Beef prices surged to an all-time high in July as the market grappled with consistently strong demand and long-term issues in domestic production.

According to the latest consumer price index, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics published on Tuesday, the beef and veal index rose by 2.5% in July, compared to 0.2% for the broader food category. This capped an 11.3% increase over the past 12 months.

Meanwhile, the price of ground beef and uncooked beef steaks has risen by 11.5% and 12.4%, respectively, both now at record levels.

  • Sunshine (she/her)
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    32 months ago

    A lot more please use your bible to lecture us about treating the animals like family!

      • Sunshine (she/her)
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        12 months ago

        Conservatives who advocate for the lives of the animals would actually make them “pro-life” in a sense. Some of them do oppose the death penalty.