I'm sure we've all noticed the increase in meat prices the last few months. I understand last year's drought in the west & central states caused an impact with the ranchers, which we're all feeling. Too, the price of pork ribs have skyrocketed lately. At a large club warehouse where I gather up my ribs, which as recent as back in March were regularly priced $2.49/lb (when other grocery stores, even 'budget' ones, were $3.49/lb on sale) has now jumped up to $3.88/lb, nearly overnight...and this is the cheapest around.
Does anyone out there have ties with the pork or cattle industries and therefore have a forecast regarding if this is temporary until supplies swell back up, or if this is the new norm?
EDIT: as of 8/19/14, baby backs are $4.69/lb
Does anyone out there have ties with the pork or cattle industries and therefore have a forecast regarding if this is temporary until supplies swell back up, or if this is the new norm?
EDIT: as of 8/19/14, baby backs are $4.69/lb
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