You’ve probably heard about this at least once — on the radio, on TV, or online — since it’s a topic that’s often discussed: environmentalists fighting aggressive species of plants and animals that push out native plants and wildlife populations.

Recently, beef and steak prices have risen due to the actions of intermediaries importing beef from South America, a region with a large cattle population. The vast U.S. market attracts the attention of major meat producers, and given the overall globalization of the market, one would expect prices to remain relatively stable.