美国牛群创历史新低, 达到9. 420万头, 驱动牛肉价格创历史新高。 US cattle herd hits a record low of 94.2 million, driving beef prices to record highs.

美国牛群达到创纪录的9 420万头,是1961年以来最小的,因为多年的干旱迫使牧场主减少牛群数量。 The US cattle herd has hit a record low of 94.2 million, the smallest since 1961, due to years of drought forcing ranchers to reduce their herds. 这一下降正在导致牛肉价格创历史新高。 This decrease is causing record-high beef prices. 由于新世界蝗虫的侵扰,限制从墨西哥进口牛只,使情况更加恶化。 The situation is worsened by restrictions on cattle imports from Mexico due to a New World Screwworm infestation. 这种短缺正在抬高牛期货价格,因为贸易商预期牛的供应量将减少。 This shortage is boosting cattle futures prices, as traders expect reduced cattle availability.