Ground beef is up 20% since last year. A parasite, a drought and a July 1 trade deadline could push it higher
- Posted on June 21, 2026
- By Fortune
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Ground beef is up 20% since last year. A parasite, a drought and a July 1 trade deadline could push it higher
The U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest point since the 1950s. Trump's USMCA threat could make the beef price crisis permanent.
