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Will Trump's latest beef plan make your hamburger cheaper? Not much, experts say

Will Trump's latest beef plan make your hamburger cheaper? Not much, experts say

Joe Hernandez | Aug 26, 2026, 2:58 PM UTC
The proposal comes weeks before the midterm elections, when food prices and the cost of living are expected to be major issues on voters' minds.
How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices
How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers.
Joe Hernandez | Jul 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
How to eat out without spending a fortune
How to eat out without spending a fortune
Personal finance and nutrition experts share simple strategies that make it possible to eat out on a budget. One tip? You might have to let go of your fast food delivery habit.
Joe Hernandez | Jun 30, 2026, 2:07 PM UTC
Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices
Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices
The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.
Joe Hernandez | May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Diners are staying home, so this restaurant lets patrons pay what they want
Diners are staying home, so this restaurant lets patrons pay what they want
Americans are increasingly passing up on dining out. So one restaurant is allowing diners to pay what they like for their food.
Joe Hernandez | May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
One solution for Maine's struggling fishing industry? Give fillets away for free
One solution for Maine's struggling fishing industry? Give fillets away for free
Surging food costs and fuel prices are pummeling Maine's struggling groundfishing industry. But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflation worsens.
Joe Hernandez | May 23, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC