Grilling season brings mixed prices for Texas consumers

  • CONSUMERS MAY find mixed meat prices this grilling season, with beef costs remaining high while pork and chicken offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications
    CONSUMERS MAY find mixed meat prices this grilling season, with beef costs remaining high while pork and chicken offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications

    As Memorial Day approaches and grills fire up across Texas, consumers will see a mixed picture at the meat counter. Beef prices remain well above last year’s levels, while pork and chicken continue to offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists.

    Beef remains the most expensive protein heading into grilling season, said David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriL…