Cattle experts predict beefed-up prices at the counter due to drought
MARBLE FALLS — Higher feed costs because of the drought will likely drive up beef prices at the store, ranchers and economists are predicting.
And while Highland Lakes cattle ranchers will probably see higher prices for their livestock this year, those gains will be offset by increased feed and hay prices, they said.
Texas is in the grip of what could be the worst drought in 500 years, say climatologists.
PHOTO: Owner Robert Lang attends to customers at Hill Country Fine Meats in Marble Falls. Because of the drought and rising feed costs, distributors are expected to increase beef prices. Staff photo by Raymond V. Whelan
