Breaking Down the Quarter of a Cow Price Today

Nailing down a fair quarter of a cow price depends on a lot more than just the number you see on a butcher's website. If you've spent any time looking at the cost of ribeyes or ground beef at the grocery store lately, your jaw probably hit the floor. It's expensive out there. That's exactly why more people are looking into buying bulk beef directly from a farm. But if you're new to the world of "cow shares," the pricing can feel a bit like a math riddle. ...

May 18, 2026 · 7 min · Risa Rivard