The USDA says red meat production for November dropped slightly compared to year-ago levels.
Total beef production dropped 6 percent to 2.28 billion pounds, an increase in slaughter more than canceled out heavier dressed weights.
Pork production was up 2 percent to 2.39 billion pounds, as total slaughter also increased 2 percent.
January to November 2023 red meat production is down 2 percent from 2022, largely due to the 5 percent decline in accumulated beef production.
