Beef Prices Rise as Cattle Farmers Face Supply Challenges and Disease Concerns

By Patrick Dennis

KTBS-TV 3

If you've noticed higher prices for ground beef at the grocery store, you're not alone. Consumers across the country are paying more at the meat counter due to shrinking cattle supplies and ongoing industry concerns continue to drive up costs.

KTBS Chief Meteorologist Patrick Dennis recently visited Smith Family Farms in Bossier City to learn more about the factors affecting the beef market.

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