Its more due to the lack of imported beef from Canada. The USA has never
produced enough beef on its own and with the BSE scare, the USA agribusiness
consortiums have done a great job on getting the border closed and getting
prices pushed up. Of course, the people that actually raise the animals
won't see any of the extra money, but the middle men (IBP,etc) are loving
it.

Bob - eating Alberta beef and loving every bite.... and just received a side
@ 1.59/lb Canadian.....



"Jack Schidt®" > wrote in message
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>
> "Mr. Wizard" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Just in case you haven't noticed that beef
> > prices are rising, the wholesale prices quoted
> > to me Thursday for my November deliveries
> > are 30%-60% higher than the previous
> > record highs this summer. After the first of
> > the year they expect the prices to rise again.
> > Hamburger will probably go to $4-$5 a pound.
> > If anyone in your area is selling cheap roasts
> > steaks or briskets go stock up on them now
> > and fill your freezer.
> >
> > MW
> >
> >
>
> Thanks for the heads up. IIRC, this is due to the serious drought
> conditions in 'ranch-land' last year.
>
> Jack Tooter
>
>