Could More Cattle Cause Record Beef Prices to Drop? Ranchers Say It’s Not That Simple

Could More Cattle Cause Record Beef Prices to Drop? Ranchers Say It’s Not That Simple

MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — It’s never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers like Stephanie Hatzenbuhler to raise more cattle — and that’s not an easy ask. For a host of reasons, Hatzenbuhler and other ranchers across the country are reluctant to grow the national […]

Record high beef prices won’t be fixed with more cattle, ranchers say. Here’s why

Ranchers across the U.S. are reluctant to grow the size of the national herd, the smallest it's been in over 75 years.

Cattle prices soar to record highs as grilling season heats up

Cattle futures contracts have jumped more than 25% over the past 12 months as ranchers face rising costs and cut the size of herds.