Beef prices increase by 16.4% year-over-year in December inflation report
Beef Prices Surge as Stocks Reach Historic Lows Nate Lempe, President and CEO of Omaha Steaks, commented on the rising prices of beef as the holiday season approaches. He emphasized that the U.S. needs to focus on rebuilding its beef herd. Recent inflation data indicates that U.S. households are spending more on beef products like […]
What are the revised dietary guidelines in the US? Increased beef tallow, reduced dyes
New Dietary Guidelines Introduced So, it’s time to say goodbye to those prepackaged meals and welcome in full-fat dairy, red meat, and olive oil. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., released a new review of dietary guidance on Wednesday. This review encourages Americans to cut back on […]
Beef, smartphones, and health insurance: 8 items that will cost more in 2026
Rising Costs in 2026: What to Expect These days, it certainly feels like everything is costing more. In 2025, we saw significant increases in costs for food, healthcare, and utilities, amid ongoing worries about the rising cost of living. As some economists pointed out recently, while there’s hope for improvement in the U.S. economy in […]
Ground beef pulled from stores in 6 states due to potential E. coli risk
Recall of Grass-Fed Ground Meat Due to E. coli Risk More than 2,800 pounds of grass-fed ground meat are being recalled across six states because of potential E. coli contamination, as stated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This recall involves 90/10 ground meat produced by Mountain West Food […]
Ground beef recalled due to potential E. coli contamination
Recall of Grass-Fed Ground Meat in Multiple States There’s been a recall of grass-fed ground meat across six states due to a potential E. coli contamination, as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Idaho’s Mountain West Food Group LLC initiated the recall, which affects over 2,800 pounds of raw […]
The smallest cattle herd in decades is contributing to higher beef prices.
U.S. Cattle Herds at Record Low American ranchers are currently dealing with the smallest cattle herds seen in 70 years. A combination of years of drought, escalating costs, and an aging workforce has severely impacted cattle numbers nationwide. Ranchers and agricultural economists seem to agree that rebuilding these herds will take quite a while, and […]
Tyson Foods will shut down a beef plant in Nebraska due to a decrease in cattle supply.
Tyson Foods to Close Nebraska Beef Plant Amid Declining Cattle Supplies Rep. Troy Downing from Montana appeared on “Morning with Maria” to talk about the economic impact of a government shutdown, surging beef prices, and the president’s $2,000 relief proposal as inflation and national debt concerns rise. In a recent announcement, Tyson Foods stated it […]
Trump Approves Order to Eliminate Tariffs on Brazilian Beef, Coffee, and Other Goods
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that eliminates tariffs on Brazilian coffee, beef, and other agricultural imports to the United States. This order removes the previous 40% tariff that had been put in place in late July, during a time when Brazil was labeled a “national security threat” by the Trump administration. […]
Agriculture secretary challenges industry expert’s warning about $10 beef prices.
Concerns Over Rising Beef Prices Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins recently addressed the issue of escalating meat prices, the slowdown in soybean trade with China, and ongoing SNAP fraud investigations in Washington during an appearance on “Morning with Maria.” She challenged predictions suggesting that beef prices might soon hit $10 per pound, indicating that initiatives from […]
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautions about the ‘perfect storm’ driving ground beef prices to $10 a pound.
WASHINGTON — The cost of steak is on the rise. On Sunday, top officials from President Trump’s administration defended his efforts to tackle the increasing food prices in the wake of the unrest. Reports suggest that ground beef prices may reach $10 per pound soon. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attributed the high prices to a […]