At a time when inflation has been driving up food prices across the United States, some ranchers are reducing their cattle herds due to the on-going drought and the increasing cost of feed. 

The move could reduce the number of available livestock and drive-up meat prices even more. 

But one meat processing plant in Southern California is using local sourcing and higher exports as a way to remain competitive.

CGTN’s Ediz Tiyanşan reports from Brawley, California.

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