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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

The stock could bounce back if beef prices fall or if operational spending is dialed back.

From Barron's • 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Rice, oatmeal, dehydrated potatoes, canned roast beef, gingersnap cookies, sugar, coffee, and chocolate were some of the items packed in watertight tin containers.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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