SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Jun 21, 2024 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection Total red meat production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, June 22, 2024 was estimated at 1050.3 million lbs. according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service. This was 1.2 percent higher than a week ago and 2.3 percent higher than a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 0.3 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) 22-Jun-24 525.8 1.0 521.5 2.0 1050.3 15-Jun-24 522.4 1.0 513.0 1.9 1038.3 Change: 0.7% 0.0% 1.7% 5.3% 1.2% 24-Jun-23 525.7 0.9 497.9 2.2 1026.7 Change: 0.0% 11.1% 4.7% -9.1% 2.3% 2024 YTD 12618.4 20.0 13250.0 56.9 25945.3 2023 YTD 12815.7 22.8 13133.8 57.2 26029.5 Change: -1.5% -12.3% 0.9% -0.5% -0.3% (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 22-Jun-24 620,000 5,000 2,419,000 35,000 15-Jun-24 615,000 5,000 2,380,000 33,000 Change: 0.8% 0.0% 1.6% 6.1% 24-Jun-23 649,000 5,000 2,368,000 35,000 Change: -4.5% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 2024 YTD 14,970,000 107,000 61,352,000 910,000 2023 YTD 15,657,000 144,000 60,800,000 888,000 Change: -4.4% -25.6% 0.9% 2.5% ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Weights (lbs) Week Ending Live: Cattle Calves/Vealers Hogs Sheep/Lambs 22-Jun-24 Estimate 1393 334 290 123 15-Jun-24 Estimate 1396 335 290 123 24-Jun-23 Actual 1342 279 283 128 Dressed: 22-Jun-24 Estimate 850 199 216 62 15-Jun-24 Estimate 851 200 216 63 24-Jun-23 Actual 811 164 210 65 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Percentage of Total Cattle Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Steers Heifers Cows Bulls 08-Jun-24 51.5% 30.1% 16.7% 1.7% 10-Jun-23 48.7% 29.2% 20.3% 1.8% Percentage of Total Hogs Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Barrows & Gilts Sows Boars 08-Jun-24 97.1% 2.6% 0.2% 10-Jun-23 96.9% 2.8% 0.3% *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: stjoe.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SJ_LS710.txt www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain 1300C