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July 19, 2023 from the Yeshiva World:

"Prices on kosher meat products are expected to skyrocket next week due to a “drastic” price hike by a large wholesaler.

In a message sent to stores, Springfield Wholesale Meat Distributor wrote: 'Regretably, we have been informed by Solomon’s of a drastic price increase on domestic beef that will be implemented beginning this week.'

"This will result in significantly higher prices on meats with shipping dates on and beyond Monday, July 24th.

The email included a list of meats and their respective wholesale price increases, which can be seen here

Your Fourth of July cookout will cost you less this year, according to American Farm Bureau

July 3, 2023 from the CNN:

"Good news for your Fourth of July cookout — it’s more affordable than last year. Families can expect to pay $67.73 for a party of 10, down 3% from last year’s record high, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

"he cost of beef was up 4% this year to $11.54 for 2 pounds due to the cost of feed for cattle and decreased herd size."