The best idea is don't buy beef. Eat more poultry, pork,
lamb (or mutton), farm raised fish.

Or be a vegie.

Mr. Wizard wrote:

> 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