
Beef prices soar due to smallest US cattle herd in 75 years, recovery not expected until 2028-2029
US beef prices have surged by about 23% due to the smallest cattle herd in 75 years, currently at 86.2 million head, down from 94.7 million in 2019. Persistent drought has forced ranchers to reduce their herds, including breeding cows, delaying recov...

