Where’s the beef? Inside the cattle crunch making your Labor Day BBQ more expensive.

Business Insider | 04-09-2026 12:24pm |

Beef prices are rising ahead of Labor Day due to a national cattle shortage, affecting both consumers and meatpackers. The shortage has driven up costs, making burgers more expensive for hosts. A proposed plan to lower beef prices could potentially backfire, according to analysts. The situation highlights broader challenges in the U.S. meat industry.

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