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Beef's Hot: Dollar's Not

Written by David Maloni | Jul 1, 2025 4:06:42 PM

Speaking of persistent trends — beef prices are still running hot, hotter than a Shohei Ohtani fastball. Both fat and lean beef trim have hit record highs, sending the cost to produce an 82% lean hamburger north of $4 per pound, a staggering 20% higher than last year. And just in time for the 4th of July, when roughly 150 million burgers will be thrown on grills across America — more than double any other day of the year. 

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