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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[...]

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State says North Dakota Beef Commission lawsuit should be dismissed

Independent ranchers are challenging how North Dakota’s Beef Commission is run, arguing the system gives too much power to big cattle associations and leaves smaller producers without a voice. Their lawsuit claims the governor’s appointments unfairly favor Stockmen’s Association members, while rules[...]