Beef prices are soaring in 2025 while pork remains cheaper. But for many Black communities, pork’s affordability comes with hidden health risks.
Why Beef Prices Are Skyrocketing in 2025
If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you know beef is more expensive than ever. Ground beef averages over $6 per pound in 2025, while steak prices keep hitting record highs.
Why the spike?
- Shrinking herds: Years of drought and high feed costs forced ranchers to cut cattle numbers.
- Slow recovery: Beef...