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US beef prices hit record highs; herd at 75-year low

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Latest: Beef market values shift as cattle harvest volumes decline

U.S. beef prices have surged to record levels as the national cattle inventory hits its lowest point in 75 years. Entering 2026, the herd stood at approximately 86.2 million cattle and calves, down from 94.7 million in 2