09/12/2026
So why hasn’t the price of beef in your grocery cart dropped right along with them?
Because the price a rancher gets for a live animal and the price you pay for a package of beef are NOT the same market.
Between the ranch and the grocery store are processors, packers, distributors and retailers—all with their own costs and margins.
That means cattle prices can fall FAST while grocery prices barely move.
Most families never get to see this side of the beef business.
But I think you SHOULD understand it.
Have a question about beef prices, buying beef, or something you’re seeing at the grocery store?
Ask your rancher.
Don’t have a rancher you can call?
Hi. I’m Shanen. Ask me. 🤠