My SIL is in the meat industry. He doesn't think there will be a shortage, but prices will increase. It is costing breeders, butchers and retail establishments more money to operate.
He is not the foremost authority but there is a sentiment from someone directly in the industry.
I, like Snapdragon bought a side of beef once and a hog. Too much hamburger with the beef. I would be willing to swap, but I haven't had much luck in getting people to give me two tenderloins for all of my ground beef.
We buy from local sources and take trips out to Rice's once in awhile. I work with a person who has cattle. Several people at work go in together a couple times a year and split up a cow. I might see if I can buy in on the cuts I'd like to have. The lady who has the cattle has offered to sell me whatever cuts I want on an individual basis.
He is not the foremost authority but there is a sentiment from someone directly in the industry.
I, like Snapdragon bought a side of beef once and a hog. Too much hamburger with the beef. I would be willing to swap, but I haven't had much luck in getting people to give me two tenderloins for all of my ground beef.
We buy from local sources and take trips out to Rice's once in awhile. I work with a person who has cattle. Several people at work go in together a couple times a year and split up a cow. I might see if I can buy in on the cuts I'd like to have. The lady who has the cattle has offered to sell me whatever cuts I want on an individual basis.