NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows beef prices continue to climb nationwide.

Ground chuck had the highest increase from June 2024 to July 2025 at a 15.9 percent increase.

When it comes to steaks, there are a lot of factors that determine the grade of the steak you are eating.

Marbling, maturity, and yield can determine if you are having a steak that is select, choice, or prime. There are several different types of grading when it comes to meat and the USDA.

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the average price for a pound of uncooked beef steak in January 2020 was $7.65 per pound. In July 2025, it had climbed to $11.87 per pound.

Missouri is seeing more and more farmers start to work with and sell Wagyu beef. With a handful of Wagyu producers

See Full Page