The cost of ground beef hit a record high of $5.98 per pound in May according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Feedlot owners in Colfax County, face challenges with rising beef prices and labor shortages while considering the future of ...

We spoke to experts to find out why you may want to skip the ground beef on your next Costco run. Here's what they had to say ...

Beef, one of America's most loved meats, hit record-high prices in 2025 — possibly due to inflation, drought, and tariffs.

The latest report shows ground beef continues to steadily increase. Last May, the average price of ground beef per pound was $5.33. This May, it reached $6.02, a 12.15% price difference.

However, when you look at the price of Kirkland Signature Ground Beef at a Southern California Costco, it breaks down to about $6.21 per pound, which our experts say is too much.

The latest report shows ground beef continues to steadily increase. Last May, the average price of ground beef per pound was $5.33. This May, it reached $6.02, a 12.15% price difference.