️ Welcome back to the Dust'er Mud Podcast! In this eye-opening episode, Rich and Shelley break down the uncomfortable truth behind “cheap” beef in America. If you’ve ever asked yourself why grocery store beef seems overpriced while ranchers still struggle to make ends meet, this episode is for you.
We take you deep into the meat industry’s supply chain, exposing how the Big Four meat packers control pricing, why Tyson Foods is losing money on beef while profiting from chicken, and how independent ranchers are getting squeezed. We cover the illusion of choice in branded meats, explain the economics behind high cattle prices that don’t trickle down to producers, and reveal why family farms and direct-to-consumer farm sales are more important than ever.
This episode is a raw, boots-on-the-ground conversation about:
Who controls beef prices in the U.S.
Why corporate meat processors are failing to support small farms
The gap between consumer perception and producer reality
How local, pasture-raised meat could reshape the food economy
The future of farm-to-fork and food freedom in America
If you care about where your food comes from—or who gets paid for putting it on your plate—this one’s worth your time.
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