
The 2025 peak grilling season, when animal protein demand and prices tend to peak, begins in around two months at the end of May. Over the coming weeks, temperatures across the U.S. will warm, and the grills will come out of storage, as spring and summer are the seasons for BBQs and gatherings. The aroma of grilled meats will soon fill the air as those burgers, hot dogs, and steaks will be sizzling.
In a February 14, 2025, Barchart article on beef futures, I concluded: