Why beef prices hit a breaking point
Beef has always been a staple of the American table, but now it’s testing just how much people are willing to pay. Prices have soared more than 50% since 2020, driven by the smallest cattle herd in decades, climate-related drought, and high operating costs that have slowed herd rebuilding. Ranchers are cashing in, but restaurants and grocery shoppers are feeling the squeeze. From $12 hamburgers to shrinking brisket menus, signs are mounting that consumers may finally be rethinking their loyalty to beef. NPR has the full story.
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