Beef prices surge, impacting Texas ranchers and consumers

TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- Fifth-generation rancher John Scarbauer, owner of Midland Meat Company, is just one of thousands of ranchers across Texas feeling the impact of soaring beef prices. He points to several factors behind the spike, including basic supply and demand, recent screw worm concerns, and recurring Panhandle wildfires, all contributing to the lowest cattle numbers [...]