Lea Zora

2 weeks ago | kztv10.com | Makaylah Chavez |Lea Zora

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Meat prices are up compared to last year, and a big reason why is that there just aren't as many cattle. The supply of cattle is at a historic low, spanning 50-73 years, while demand continues to rise, creating a perfect storm for higher prices at the checkout counter. That shortage stems from a few key factors: drought conditions in recent years and tough economic times prompted many farmers to sell off their herds early, even though they could still turn a profit.

2 weeks ago | kristv.com | Makaylah Chavez |Lea Zora

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Meat prices are up compared to last year — and a big reason why is there just aren't as many cattle. The supply of cattle is at a historic 50-73-year low, while demand continues to rise, creating a perfect storm for higher prices at the checkout counter. That shortage comes down to a few factors: drought conditions in recent years and tough economic times pushed many farmers to sell off their herds early, while they could still turn a profit.