# Superdawg Drive-In

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-12**: BLS Report — Data shows average ground beef at $6.75/lb, up 13% from prior year; Midwest prices near $7.
- **2026-06**: Second All-Time High — Prices surge again during the approach to summer grilling season, breaking the previous record.
- **2026-01**: First All-Time High — Ground beef price reaches a new record peak early in the year.
- **2019**: Start of Herd Contraction — The U.S. cattle herd begins a multi-year decline, driven by drought and economic pressures.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### U.S. Cattle Herd Shrinks for 7th Year, Beef Prices Surge 13%—Supply Chain Strain Ahead
2026-07-12 16:58:23 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. cattle herd’s seven-year contraction is slashing beef production, pushing ground beef to $6.75 per pound (up 13% YoY). Supply chain professionals face sustained procurement pressure, with drought, labor shortages, and seasonal demand driving costs higher and no quick recovery in sight.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/beef-prices-supply-chain-cattle-herd-decline

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