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Ranchers Report Biggest Cattle Supply Drop in 40 Years as Shortages Hit Grocery Stores
Discern Report ^ | 5/12/23 | Epic Economist

Posted on 05/13/2023 12:15:14 PM PDT by CFW

Tens of thousands of ranchers are reporting the largest beef supply drop since 1962 as herds continue to shrink all across the country. The meat shortages we have been warned about for months are now hitting all major grocery stores, and consumers are seeing prices soar to levels last seen during the inflation peak of June 2022.

However, livestock economists say that a price spike will likely be seen in the months ahead, with summer demand further squeezing inventories at supermarkets. A new report reveals that many Americans have already begun stockpiling meat to get ready for the shortages that are rapidly emerging, but millions who didn’t prepare will have to be forced to consume less or eat cheaper cuts as shelves go empty and costs spiral. That’s what we’re going to expose in today’s video.

(Excerpt) Read more at discernreport.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Government
KEYWORDS: beef; cattle; food; hh2; meat; ranchers; supply
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Get ready for another increase in meat prices.
1 posted on 05/13/2023 12:15:15 PM PDT by CFW
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To: CFW

“Insects. It’s what’s for dinner.”


2 posted on 05/13/2023 12:17:12 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: CFW

Chicken breasts are $1:49/lb at Safeway until Tuesday. Northern Calif.


3 posted on 05/13/2023 12:17:54 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: CFW

Pork got cheaper, in my market.


4 posted on 05/13/2023 12:18:29 PM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: CFW

I’ll wait for confirmation from someone other than Epic Economist.


5 posted on 05/13/2023 12:19:30 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (The road to tyranny is paved with compliance )
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To: CFW

1962. Wouldn’t that make it the biggest drop in sixty years?


6 posted on 05/13/2023 12:20:27 PM PDT by TBall
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To: CFW

Supposed it’s the truth. Why?


7 posted on 05/13/2023 12:22:05 PM PDT by qaz123
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To: Lurkina.n.Learnin

https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/animal-products/cattle-beef/market-outlook/

Don’t know if these guys are any better............


8 posted on 05/13/2023 12:22:50 PM PDT by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: gundog

Preppers ping.


9 posted on 05/13/2023 12:23:35 PM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: CFW

Big supermarkets:
Due to the difficulties in keeping our meat shelves stocked for our honored customers, you will now see a larger display of affordably priced delicious and moist tofu.


10 posted on 05/13/2023 12:26:08 PM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: gundog

Great looking whole pork loin is $1.99 per pound locally.

T-bones are $7.99 per pound.

Boneless Chicken Breasts are $1.69 per lb.

Banana’s $.39 per pound.

John Morrell bacon $3.88 per pack (12 oz.)

Owen’s Sausage $3.88 per pound.


11 posted on 05/13/2023 12:28:13 PM PDT by Texas Fossil (Texas is not where you were born but a State of Heart, Mind and Attitude.)
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To: PeterPrinciple

They don’t sound near as hysterical.


12 posted on 05/13/2023 12:28:41 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (The road to tyranny is paved with compliance )
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To: PeterPrinciple

They don’t sound near as hysterical.


13 posted on 05/13/2023 12:28:47 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (The road to tyranny is paved with compliance )
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To: CFW

“Food is a weapon”


14 posted on 05/13/2023 12:29:45 PM PDT by Noumenon (You're not voting your way out of this. KTF)
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To: TBall

“1962. Wouldn’t that make it the biggest drop in sixty years?”

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

It depends on how it makes you feel, and whether or not you’re a white cisgendered male Christian.

“It’s a dull person who can solve an arithmetic problem only one way.” - NEA


15 posted on 05/13/2023 12:30:31 PM PDT by Eccl 10:2 (Prov 3:5 --- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding")
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To: CFW

I hear insects taste good.

Plus, you can cook them on an electric stove

And with your testicles removed, you won’t have the cravings for meat anyway.


16 posted on 05/13/2023 12:38:17 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: qaz123

Supposed it’s the truth. Why?

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Some of it s demographics, with older ranchers downsizing their herds. Many don’t see any continuity in the future and are getting out.

Profitability is low and environmental zealots have complete control of the government bureaucracies, media, and entertainment sectors.

Also, people aren’t going to farm & ranch when urbanization has created huge income advantages in pursuing other occupations.


17 posted on 05/13/2023 12:39:27 PM PDT by unclebankster ( Globalism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.)
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To: CFW

Locked in a yearly price on good ranchers last week. Their meat is not mRNA vaxxed.


18 posted on 05/13/2023 12:39:53 PM PDT by momincombatboots (BQEphesians 6... who you are really at war with)
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To: gundog

Pork, beef and chicken are all cheaper where I am. Doesn’t make sense based on this article.


19 posted on 05/13/2023 12:44:08 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: CFW

Might be time to smoke a couple of briskets for the freezer.


20 posted on 05/13/2023 12:45:19 PM PDT by grobdriver (The CDC can KMA!)
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