External influences and supply and demand.

A great article for all students in seeing the bigger picture. It highlights the many inter relationships and external influences that culminate in the change in the supply and demand for beef. Beef prices increase

Grain Prices and knock on effects!

There is a shortage of Grain, prices have gone up. Farmers cannot afford to feed cattle and make a profit after sending them to market. Farmer slaughters cattle to minimize losses, thereby flooding the market with meat. Meat prices drop initially but are due to surge next year when there is a shortage. A great example of supply and demand, market forces and external forces. I suggest you do your own research on this one and see where else may be effected. Grain Prices