Ground beef prices surge as farmers sell off cattle herds

(NewsNation) — The cost of putting food on the table is the highest it's been in 40 years, and inflation is specifically impacting a summertime staple: ground beef.Ground beef prices are up 12% since this time last year, which is higher than the current inflation rate for the United States, which currently stands at 9.1%.
Severe drought amid high demand while reeling from pandemic disruptions and inflation is to blame. New Mexico students who missed class may be eligible for meal fund