"The price of ground beef has gone up 51% since February 2020. In the past year, the U.S. has seen record low cattle numbers because of drought over the past few years. Tariffs on imports, rising input costs and cattle disease have also put pressure on beef prices."
"The escalation will continue into this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with beef and veal prices predicted to rise 9.4%. Steve Dawson feels your pain. He is the proprietor of Fat Butcher, a whole-animal butcher shop in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. Fresh from a recent consult with his accountant, Dawson says that his beef expenses had risen 26% in the past year, forcing him to raise his prices."
"Despite these challenges, Fat Butcher has been growing steadily since opening in 2022. For beef alone, Dawson has quintupled the amount of meat he is processing since his debut. He attributes this to not relying on advertising to drive sales but by allowing them to grow organically by word of mouth and through social media posts."
Ground beef prices have increased 51% since February 2020, driven by record low U.S. cattle numbers caused by prolonged drought, import tariffs, elevated input costs, and cattle disease. The USDA projects beef and veal prices will rise another 9.4% this year. Local butchers like Fat Butcher in Pennsylvania face 26% increases in beef expenses, forcing price hikes for customers. Despite these challenges, Fat Butcher has grown significantly since 2022 through organic growth and word-of-mouth marketing. Butchers recommend less expensive beef cuts like chuck, shank, and braising cuts as alternatives to premium options like rib roasts and tenderloin, though these require different cooking methods.
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