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U.S. beef demand is going up while supply dwindles

WBUR
Published June 3, 2026 at 9:59 AM MDT

Beef prices recently hit historic highs and domestic demand for beef is growing, yet the U.S. cattle herd is the smallest it’s been in 75 years.

NPR’s Joe Hernandez explains why.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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