As domestic American cattle numbers continue to fall, more and more of the beef in your fridge might have been imported from other countries.

With beef prices climbing to record highs, many consumers across the country are wondering why a ribeye steak costs nearly $22 per pound.

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts discuss why larger cattle and heavier carcass weights may be the “new normal” in the beef industry.

A sixth-generation family near Lake Michigan blends beef production with careful stewardship of land and water.

Fed slaughter is currently 81.4% of total cattle slaughter, the highest percentage since 2007. Low cow slaughter since 2022 has increased the fed slaughter percentage. The general structure of the beef packing industry has been in place for nearly 35 years.

Meanwhile, Australia and the European Union concluded trade talks in late March. Their deal will eliminate the 20% tariff applied to beef under the Hilton Quota (3,389 tonnes) and introduce a new 30,600 tonnes quota. Gidley-Baird noted that the 10-year-phase-in period for the agreement will provide limited benefits for Australian exporters.

Beef prices are at an all-time high. While Wisconsin has access to cows inside and on state borders, national issues stave away discounts within the state.