Here in tampa a 3 lb cut of flank steak is running about $17 right now.
Ribeye is $11.99/lb on sale
I’m not a meat producer or a processor.
A lot of Iowegians winter in Florida. A lot of them used to take meat with them because of poor quality in Florida. They claimed that had changed in more recent years.
In any case, Tampa high prices aren’t from outrageous producer prices.
Ribeyes seem about right. Way too much for flank steak.
Sample prices around Des Moines:
ribeye 7.99/lb.
top sirloin 4.99/lb.
new york strip 6.99/lb.
boneless chuck roast 3.69/lb
sirloin tip 2.99/lb.