U.S. red meat production declined during June.
The USDA says production of 4.552 billion pounds was down 4% on the year, with beef falling 5% and pork 2% lower due to a slower pace of slaughter and lighter average live weights. Beef production was 2.335 billion pounds, with a slaughter of 2.894 million head, a decrease of 5%, and an average live weight of 1,338 pounds, 1 pound lighter. Pork was reported at 2.202 billion pounds, with a slaughter of 10.427 million head and an average live weight of 284 pounds, both 1% lower.
