So, why are meat prices high in some states?
You know the left. Oh it’s the tariffs, it’s Trump, and other silly excuses. So I asked my leftist AI. Here’s the response.
Record‑low cattle numbers: The U.S. herd is at its lowest since 1951, after years of drought forced ranchers to sell off breeding cows rather than retain them.
Severe droughts in the Midwest and West reduced pastureland and raised feed costs, making beef production more expensive.
And when did this start?
Beef and veal prices rose 14.7% year‑over‑year starting Sept 2024.
But the overall cost of food is up only 3.1%











