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Beef Prices Cool, Chicken Drops | Raleigh News

Beef prices are cooling slightly, but cattle producers are reaping record profits as supply stays tight—thanks to lower fuel costs and shrinking year-over-year spikes. Chicken and pork are down due to higher production, making them more affordable and profitable for restaurants. Meanwhile, lettuce sales plummeted amid contamination fears, crashing prices and exposing how fast consumer shifts can ripple through the market. Global fertilizer shortages, driven by international conflicts, are pushing up U.S. costs—and food prices will keep climbing through 2027 as those expenses filter into the…

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