For decades, Americans have lived under the illusion of cheap beef — but was it ever real? In this week’s Dust’er Mud Podcast, Rich and Shelley of Air2Ground Farms dig into the truth behind record-high beef prices, Tyson’s $500 million beef losses, and the collapse of more than 100,000 cattle ranches across the U.S. From feed costs, foreign beef imports from Argentina, and corporate price manipulation, to the real economics of food production, they explore why beef prices are finally reflecting their true cost. Topics include: Why beef prices are rising while ranchers still struggleHow Tyson, Cargill, JBS, and National Beef shaped a false “cheap meat” economyThe illusion of efficiency vs. exploitation in modern food systemsHow real food costs real money — and why that’s a good sign for food securityThe beef market correction after Trump’s comments on Argentinian importsThe long game: heifer retention, herd rebuilding, and consumer reality checks Share this podcast if you believe in Food Freedom, Local Farms, and Transparency Over Bureaucracy. Air2Ground Farms – Food. Freedom. Farming. Subscribe to the Dust’er Mud Podcast for more real talk about Food, Freedom, and Farming. https://www.youtube.com/@DusterMudPodcast ️ Hosted by Rich & Shelley from Air2Ground Farms, located in the heart of the Ozarks. Like • Comment • Subscribe & hit the bell! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Duration: 00:56:48 ​................................................................................................................................. SCHEDULE: ⌚ New Video Every Week ⌚ Watch our previous videos Skyrocketing Beef Prices | Trump's Solution is Argentina?• https://youtu.be/WBSOqYp8Qdo The Woman Who’s Changing the World• https://youtu.be/XCgaXw8SzJw?si=Rk-mkAfmhje-4um2 We Caught a Glyphosate Troll: What’s Really Behind the Hate?• https://youtu.be/AoB3KYhoLBI?si=ynl_VMs1LbaK3e56 Big Ag is Lying—Here’s How We Take Farming Back • https://youtu.be/VAjOD94RfLM?si=o68Plxljn5Tb5h7s The MAHA Fallout: Breaking the Cycle of Chemical Dependence • https://youtu.be/kG0oBYrsWqU?si=sc_G_QCP4BM85rBF Listen on the go:Find this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castos, Google Podcasts, and more. Connect with us:❤ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083463722261&_rdc=1&_rdr# Website: Air2GroundFarms.com Meat Store: Air2GroundMeats.com YouTube: @air2groundfarms YouTube: @DusterMudPodcast For Business Inquiries: a2gfarms@gmail.com Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real talk on food, freedom, and farming. 00:00 - Intro09:26 - Segment 1, The Illusion of Cheap Beef15:38 - Segment 2, Why Expensive Might Be Healthy26:26 - Segment 3, Real Food Costs Real Money36:20 - Segment 4, Why Laws Didn't Lower Prices48:11 - Segment 5, The Road Ahead ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Dust’er Mud Podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency, company, or organization mentioned. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice, legal counsel, or a substitute for independent research. Listeners are encouraged to consult relevant experts or trusted sources when making decisions related to agriculture, health, or legal matters.