Beef Production Raised, Pork Output Lowered

Total red meat and poultry supplies were raised from last month in today’s USDA supply/demand report. Beef production was raised with an increase in cattle slaughter and heavier dressed weights. Pork production declined, influenced by a slower pace of slaughter and lower weights. Both broiler and turkey production were lowered. The 2024 milk production forecast was lowered slightly with milk output on a per-cow basis down from the last report.