Beef is getting pricier just in time for the barbecue. How much more expensive? *** lot ground beef has jumped up 3.5%. The average cost per pound we're seeing in the store now about $6.50. So, you know, steaks are going up too up 3% to about 10, 60 *** pound. So what's the reason? Well, farmers started selling cattle to combat severe drought and higher feed costs. So there's just less of it going into production. In fact, this problem is going to keep getting worse beef production expected to drop 8% in the next year. So how can you save money first if you see *** sale stock up, put some of that beef in the freezer, you're also going to see more. Buy one, get one free sales around the fourth of July. Take advantage. Also buy store brand that tends to be cheaper than the name brands. And finally, I love this tip. *** lot of meat counters will put beef on sale first thing in the morning to make room for the newer cuts. So ask them, when do you start discounting stuff? Get there as soon as they open. That's cool. Right. Happy barbecuing. That's all for today. Back to you.