https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ground-beef-now-costs-more-per-pound-than-federal-minimum-wageContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ground-beef-now-costs-more-per-pound-than-federal-minimum-wagehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ground-beef-now-costs-more-per-pound-than-federal-minimum-wage#u15717Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:31:26 +0000One pound of standard 20% fat ground beef now costs between $6.49 and $8.96. This price range overlaps or exceeds the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Higher costs apply to leaner, organic, or grass-fed options.What's confirmed:The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.One pound of typical 20% fat ground beef costs between $6.49 and $8.96.Still unconfirmed:Organic, grass-fed and leaner varieties of ground beef cost more than the standard 20% fat option.The U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest level in 75 years.Costs may remain elevated until 2028. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ground-beef-now-costs-more-per-pound-than-federal-minimum-wagehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ground-beef-now-costs-more-per-pound-than-federal-minimum-wage#u10494Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:57:25 +0000Standard ground beef now costs more per pound than the federal minimum wage. Prices have reached record highs as the U.S. cattle herd hits its lowest level in 75 years. Market experts suggest costs may remain elevated until 2028.What's confirmed:The average price for 80/20 ground beef is $8.34 per pound, exceeding the $7.25 federal minimum wage.The U.S. beef cow herd has fallen to its smallest level since 1951.Beef prices are currently at record highs.Rising beef costs are negatively impacting barbecue restaurants.Still unconfirmed:Farm Bureau suggests beef prices likely will not decrease unti