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U.S. Beef Prices Surge 30% Amid Herd Decline

10/26/2025

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U.S. beef prices rose 30% in September 2025 to $8.50 per kg.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) forecasts beef production will fall 4% in 2025, with declines in 2026.
The U.S. cattle herd shrank to its smallest size in 75 years due to high costs and drought.
Tariffs on Brazilian beef imports have raised prices, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to propose buying Argentine beef to ease costs.

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Story summary

U.S. beef prices rose 30% in September 2025 to $8.50 per kg.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) forecasts beef production will fall 4% in 2025, with declines in 2026.
The U.S. cattle herd shrank to its smallest size in 75 years due to high costs and drought.
Tariffs on Brazilian beef imports have raised prices, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to propose buying Argentine beef to ease costs.