HomeFarm NewsRed meat production up in MayRed meat production up in MayThu, June 23, 2022 by Brownfield Ag NewsSHARE NOW brownfieldagnews.comDomestic commercial red meat production during May was 4.485 billion pounds, 4% more than in May 2021.The USDA says beef production was 2.288 billion pounds, 3% higher, with a 4% increase in the slaughter rate canceling out a nine-pound decrease for the average live weight.The dairy cow slaughter was 225,200 head, 12,600 less than in April, but 1,800 more than May 2021. The year-to-date dairy cow slaughter is 1.288 million head, 38,000 slower than last year’s pace.…Red meat production up in May
