APPLETON, Wis. — If you’ve been planning to enjoy a steak or a nice juicy burger, you may be left with sticker shock as beef prices continue to soar.
The average cost of a pound of ground beef has climbed over the years. In December 2022, the price was $4.76; two months ago, the price increased to $6.52. That’s a $2 jump.
Overall beef prices for products like ground beef, steak and round roast spiked to 16.4% from December 2024 to December 2025. That’s the highest in 73 years, according to the USDA’s Consumer Price Index…