# Beef Prices Stay High as US Cattle Supply Shrinks

https://mins.news/en/video/23544

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-16 15:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT3cAdpPzNc

> The US cattle herd is nearing a five-decade low, driving up livestock costs and prompting Tyson Foods to cut beef-processing capacity amid continued losses in its beef business. Consumers are resisting record prices, but significant relief may take years as the herd is rebuilt. A planned resumption of some cattle imports from Mexico could offer limited help.

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