Meat Prices Expected To Rise
By: Big 2 News Staff
Updated: October 1, 2012
Farmers, being hit hard by the extended drought and rising feed prices, sent a higher than usual number of animals to slaughter last month.
That means the price of meat will likely rise next year.
The worst drought in decades demands higher costs for animal feed and lower profits for farmers.
Prices for chicken and pig feed have sky-rocketed since July.
That means the price of meat will likely rise next year.
The worst drought in decades demands higher costs for animal feed and lower profits for farmers.
Prices for chicken and pig feed have sky-rocketed since July.
