ROTM: Could Argentine Beef Undercut American Cattle

Beef cattle prices are hitting historic highs — but what’s driving the surge, and could a wave of Argentine imports change the game? In this episode, we dig into the global forces shaping today’s cattle markets, from domestic herd numbers to international trade dynamics. Livestock economist, Dr. Andrew Griffith, breaks down the economics behind record beef prices. We discuss how supply shortages, inflation, and shifting consumer demand have created a perfect storm — and what potential Argentine beef imports might mean for producers, packers, and consumers across the U.S