September 30, 2026

The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: Record imports fail to lower beef prices

By James Henry

September 30, 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 market fundamentals that raised beef prices have not gone away — tight cattle supplies and strong consumer demand continue to support higher consumer beef prices, says Jim Henry.

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