Meat prices are also heavily subsidized to the tune of billions of dollars a year. It is probably the US's most subsidized "crop", even compared to the infamous

Meat prices are also heavily subsidized to the tune of billions of dollars a year. It is probably the US's most subsidized "crop", even compared to the infamous corn. The real price of most grocery store meat is in the ballpark of twice the sale price. The difference just comes out in taxes. It is also what drives a lot of the unhealthy eating habits in the states.