> looks like Texans have to learn to suck tube steak as beef prices skyrocket

#1 2026-05-30 21:15:11

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/artic … 00253.html

Texas BBQ joints are getting smoked by skyrocketing beef prices, with some saying the iconic Texas brisket boom could be headed for a painful bust — forcing owners to consider raising prices, changing menus or even shutting down.

“This is as bad as it gets,” Houston pitmaster Russell Roegels told The Washington Post. (1)“Everybody’s at risk these days. You’re one bad week from closing.”

#2 2026-05-30 22:39:34

Maybe raise the beef in Texas for use in Texas instead of selling it to China?

AI Overview
Texas generates over $\$1.3\text{ billion}$ annually in beef and veal exports, ranking as the third-largest beef-exporting state in the U.S. behind Nebraska and Kansas. Mexico and China remain the largest international markets, though the industry frequently navigates volatile tariff policies and fluctuating cattle inventories.

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AI Overview
The United States relies heavily on beef imports, with 2024 seeing a record-breaking 4.64 billion pounds brought into the country. This surge is driven by tight domestic cattle supplies and steady consumer demand. Imports primarily consist of lean trimmings blended with domestic fat to produce ground beef.

#3 2026-05-30 23:32:49

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Imports primarily consist of lean trimmings blended with domestic fat to produce ground beef.

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#4 2026-05-30 23:42:04

Pollo y puerco

> looks like Texans have to learn to suck tube steak as beef prices skyrocket

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