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Trump waives tariffs on ground beef as Oklahoma ranchers push back

Tuesday, August 25 by News 6

President Donald Trump is temporarily waiving higher tariffs on imported ground beef as consumers face historically high prices at the grocery store. The Trump administration announced that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef to enter the country without the higher out-of-quota tariff for the next 90 days. Trump said... Read More.

Higher beef prices benefit agriculture, but shoppers feel the pinch

Thursday, August 14 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - Beef prices are up, including ground beef, which is 12% higher than this time last year. Experts don’t think the prices will drop anytime soon. While it’s not good news for shoppers, it is beneficial for the agriculture industry, one of the top industries in Oklahoma. A lot goes into... Read More.

Beef prices in the U.S. are searingly high. Here’s why.

Wednesday, July 16 by CBS News

Soaring U.S. beef prices are hitting consumers in the wallet and raising costs for restaurants. "Anybody should be able to afford a burger," said Andrew Schnipper, a managing partner at Hamburger America in New York City. "It's never been an expensive item historically." Yet the restaurant may be forced to raise the price of its burgers,... Read More.

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Got Beef? Advocates, Experts Weigh in Amid Debate Over Cultivated Meat Products

Monday, March 31 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — As Oklahoma lawmakers consider proposals regarding cultivated meat, industry experts and advocates are weighing in on the potential impact on consumers and traditional ranching. Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, emphasized the importance of consumer awareness. "Beef, it is truly what's for dinner. It's also what's for lunch... Read More.

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