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[beef] / bif /




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The reemergence of the flesh-eating screwworm could not come at a worse time for the beef industry—or cows.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

“While I’m fully on board with a couple of hikes, I have a beef with pricing exceeding just that: two tactical hikes,” he noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Likewise, JBS’s North American beef business posted a negative earnings margin of 4.6% in the latest quarter.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The surf and turf variety includes Angus beef, chorizo, lobster and scallops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The morning bell rang before I could ask him what kind of beef, but I know it can’t be good.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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