MI, as i am also in the meat 'Game' , it is a huge deal
It's been driving up domestic prices for months now.. up to 30-40 % in some cases.
Also, what is not helping is our dollar. China and other countries are actually paying less for our meat that we are after the exchange rate is factored in.
I had a crazy idea this morning, instead of dropping rates, increase them. Make imports cheaper * fuel/Gas/ etc. Increases investment in the country. and when interest rates go up from lows. people always seem to lose their houses due to being able to fund their loans..