Jesse Ramos

Jesse Ramos is a columnist covering rural America, the working class and the industries that power the nation. He also serves as State Director of Americans for Prosperity-Montana.

Beef cows stand lined up on a farm.

September 25, 2026

Cut the bull: The real reason beef costs so much — and what Trump is trying to do

Ground beef hit a record $6.92 per pound as the U.S. cattle herd falls to a 75-year low, and Trump signed executive orders targeting beef industry reform.