SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Jul 26, 2024 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection Total red meat production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, July 27, 2024 was estimated at 1023.5 million lbs. according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service. This was 2.6 percent higher than a week ago and 2.0 percent higher than a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 0.1 percent lower compared to the previous year. Meat Production (millions of pounds) (excludes condemned) Week Ending Beef Calf/Veal Pork (2) Lamb/Mutton Totals (3) 27-Jul-24 504.9 1.0 515.4 2.2 1023.5 20-Jul-24 491.7 0.9 503.0 2.2 997.8 Change: 2.7% 11.1% 2.5% 0.0% 2.6% 29-Jul-23 501.5 0.9 499.4 1.9 1003.7 Change: 0.7% 11.1% 3.2% 15.8% 2.0% 2024 YTD 15065.7 23.4 15698.4 68.3 30855.8 2023 YTD 15302.6 27.1 15505.3 66.8 30901.8 Change: -1.6% -13.7% 1.3% 2.3% -0.1% (1)Previous week estimates may be revised. Year ago data are actuals. (2) Excludes lard. (3) Totals may not add due to rounding. 2024 totals are subject to revision ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Livestock Slaughter (head) Week Ending Cattle Calves/Vealer Hogs Sheep/Lambs 27-Jul-24 600,000 5,000 2,436,000 36,000 20-Jul-24 584,000 5,000 2,372,000 36,000 Change: 2.7% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 29-Jul-23 616,000 6,000 2,398,000 31,000 Change: -2.6% -16.7% 1.6% 16.1% 2024 YTD 17,886,000 125,000 72,961,000 1,095,000 2023 YTD 18,719,000 170,000 72,148,000 1,043,000 Change: -4.5% -26.5% 1.1% 5.0% ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Weights (lbs) Week Ending Live: Cattle Calves/Vealers Hogs Sheep/Lambs 27-Jul-24 Estimate 1382 320 284 121 20-Jul-24 Estimate 1382 324 284 120 29-Jul-23 Actual 1347 275 280 122 Dressed: 27-Jul-24 Estimate 843 191 212 61 20-Jul-24 Estimate 844 194 212 61 29-Jul-23 Actual 816 163 208 62 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Percentage of Total Cattle Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Steers Heifers Cows Bulls 13-Jul-24 50.8% 30.5% 17.1% 1.6% 15-Jul-23 48.2% 30.6% 19.5% 1.7% Percentage of Total Hogs Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Barrows & Gilts Sows Boars 13-Jul-24 97.1% 2.6% 0.3% 15-Jul-23 96.8% 3.0% 0.2% *2023 slaughter totals adjusted to reflect NASS revisions Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry, and Grain Market News Division, St Joseph, MO 816-676-7000 e-mail: [email protected] www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SJ_LS710.txt www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain 1300C