With the US National beef inventory down, and demand for beef remaining steady\/increasing slightly, I think we can expect to see continued increase in beef prices through 2025. That is good news for those of us raising beef and selling direct to consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our own personal Dexter beef sales we have seen a shift from smaller purchases in years 2020-2023, to half and whole beef purchases over the past year and a half. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is certainly more economical for beef buyers to purchase in bulk and save money. It can be better for farmers\/ranchers too, cutting down on time required to inventory and manage smaller orders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However you sell your beef, here are trends to look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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