Commercial red meat production was down during November 2024. The USDA says the monthly total of 4.564 billion pounds was 3% lower than November 2023 with slower slaughter rates for both cattle and hogs canceling out steady to higher average live weights. Beef production fell 3% to 2.217 billion pounds with a slaughter of 2.568 […]

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