Higher costs and lower prices are squeezing farmers out of profitability. That’s led many to file for bankruptcy as a last resort to find aid.

Ray Ray’s Hog Pit, a Columbus barbecue staple, entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy on December 19, 2025, shuttering nearly half its outlets amid record beef prices crippling meat-heavy eateries across the U ...

Rising meat prices have wreaked havoc on the barbecue space. Many restaurants have the option of leaning more heavily on fish or chicken, maybe even pastas and vegetarian options, when meat prices ...