September 14, 2026

The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: On the road to beef recovery?

By James Henry

September 14, 2026 at 6:50 pm CDT

One of the primary reasons beef, and in particular ground beef prices, reached a record high in 2026 is the historically low beef cow inventory. (AP photo/J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

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The president’s plan to facilitate record imports of beef will have a significant impact on farmers and ranchers who are rebuilding their herds devastated by drought, reports Jim Henry.

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