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Jack explores the reasons behind the smallest cattle herd in 75 years amidst soaring steak and burger prices.

Steak and burger prices have soared, yet U.S. ranchers are raising the smallest cattle herd in 75 years. Jack heads to Texas to learn why. This episode originally aired on Feb. 13, 2026.

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