Escalating costs pinch beef consumers, suppliers

Drought-related declines in Midwest cattle numbers contributed to price spikes; USDA projects continued increases through at least 2026 that will be felt by consumers across cities such as Lexington within Oglethorpe county.
  • Beef products on sale at B&T grocery store in Lexington, GA on Aug. 23, 2025. Oglethorpe County is feeling the affects of rising beef prices nationwide (Photo/Jacob Harper).
    Beef products on sale at B&T grocery store in Lexington, GA on Aug. 23, 2025. Oglethorpe County is feeling the affects of rising beef prices nationwide (Photo/Jacob Harper).
    Oglethorpe County shoppers and cattle farmers have noticed as beef prices in the U.S. have hit an all-time high.  The average price of ground beef rose to $6.12 in July, mor...

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