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America has lost roughly 4 in 10 cattle ranches since 1978

Some independent ranchers say decades of mergers and free trade agreements have weakened competition and contributed to the cattle shortage now driving up beef prices.

Posted 11/5/26

The U.S. is facing a historic cattle shortage that is pushing beef prices to record highs.

Years of drought throughout the Midwest have degraded pastures, forcing ranchers to sell more of their …

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