Ranchers Say Expanding Herds to Take Advantage of Record Retail Beef Prices Isn't so Simple

Why record beef prices aren’t benefiting ranchers right away

In a period when retail beef prices are at an all-time high and consumers are still willing to pay, South Dakota rancher Calli Williams would love to cash in. But it’s not so simple. Williams and her husband, Tate, raise about 70 cow-calf pairs near Letcher in southeastern South Dakota, roughly 18 miles (29 kilometers) north of Mitchell. They own about 80 acres (32 hectares) and rent additional pasture. Between the drought that hit cattle countr…

Where Seattleites are finding affordable beef. Hint: It’s not the grocery store

Cattle herds are at their lowest in nearly 75 years. Drought is spreading across Washington. And costs are hitting the beef industry hard.

Ranchers say expanding herds to take advantage of record retail beef prices isn't so simple

South Dakota rancher Calli Williams wants to benefit from high beef prices, but it's not so simple. She and her husband have faced challenges like drought, limited grass for grazing, and rising land costs.

Record High Beef Prices: Georgetown farm offers solutions for consumers

Prices for ground beef and steak have reached an all time high, and experts indicate that consumers should not expect relief anytime soon. Contributing factors include drought conditions, rising cattle prices, and the potential for widespread tariffs.Over the decades, beef prices have steadily increased, and with current prices hitting record highs, many are seeking ways to save on their grocery bills.Jessica McQuade from Triple J Farm in George…

Why are beef prices so high? Iowa producers say they're getting squeezed, too

Livestock auction day at the Cass County fair seemed like a good time to talk to beef producers about the high cost of beef and how it's affecting them. Producers say, there aren't enough cows having babies in the U.S. and it will take time to get those numbers up. "Everything we do costs more. We're in an inflationary environment, so beef is naturally going to cost more," said Zak Kennedy, owner of Kennedy Cattle Company. "Feeding cattle is a l…

The new eggs? Beef prices hit a record (Syracuse.com price tracker)

Beef prices surged to a record high in June, even as the price for a dozen eggs finally fell under $4, according to federal data.