Although the price of ground beef is at an all-time high in the United States, some of the best burgers in Charleston are $10 or less. And not only are these burgers affordable, they’re also delicious.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of ground beef has gone up 51% since February 2020. Why? According to a recent NPR article, the number of cattle in the U.S. is the smallest in 75 years. Tariffs have also affected some beef imports, and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) has halted all beef from Mexico due to recent fears about a parasite. Additionally, climate change makes it more expensive to raise cattle because of drought and other environmental factors. Furthermore, the USDA forecasts beef production will decline 4% in 2025 and another 2% in 2026…