# @joethomas73 on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaWQ3J1qcHu
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67497716-joethomas73-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-03T22:44:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) — https://gondola.cc/joethomas73

## Caption

Part 1 of 5 — The Paradox…

Beef is at record prices but ranchers are going broke. How are BOTH true? The answer will make you mad. 🐂 

In 1980 the rancher got 60¢ of every beef dollar. 

Today? Under 40¢. Same animal. Same work. Flipped.

halloffamefarms #beef #cattle #ranching #knowyourfarmer #americanbeef usdagov secrollins

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## Tags

americanbeef, beef, ranching, cattle, knowyourfarmer

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