beef production

Even though U.S. production of pork, broilers and turkeys is expected to increase this year, the USDA is still reporting a decline in total meat production; and that is driven by a fairly sharp decline in beef production.  USDA Outlook Board chairman Mark Jekanowski said this could be the second year in a row of declining total U.S. meat p...

Beef producers could enjoy better market conditions, and perhaps a better bottom line in 2023, that according to one University of Idaho expert.  Dr. Phil Bass said in his assessment the relationship between producers and packers has improved over the past 12 months, and he’s hopeful the positive dialogs as of recent will continue.  He noted that...

U.S. beef production, both this year and next, are expected to increase.   “Our beef production forecast we raised by 130 million pounds to just over 28 billion pounds for 2022, reflecting a bit of an uptick in slaughter pace and higher carcass weights," said World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.  "And for 2023...

Beef purchasers are seeking a product that is affordable, high-quality and sustainably raised. To balance producer needs with consumer demands, the American Hereford Association is optimizing research projects to identify animals that improve economic and environmental sustainability and deliver superior quality beef...

It appears U.S. beef cattle producers are still in the midst of a herd and production contraction, while steer prices continue to increase faster and farther than had been expected.  In response, the USDA Outlook Board. "We raised the price this month by a $1.23 c...

Another year of lower beef production, that's what USDA analysts are expecting for 2023. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski said drought, reduced forage supplies and very high livestock feed prices are pushing cattle producers to take more cattle off pastures, sending them earlier than normal to feed lots and to slaughter ...

A study from USDA's Agricultural Research Service finds on rangelands of the Western U.S., calving in late winter instead of spring maximizes calf growth. The study finds that late winter calving instead of spring supplies high-quality forage when it's most needed ...

The USDA's most recent look at beef production and price, included adjustments to the Department's 2021 calendar year, with the production forecast increased by ten million pounds. So, what's expected for 2022? "No change to beef production, but noteworthy that beef production year over year, we are anticipating it to be down," noted World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair, Mark Jekanows

Beef production forecasts have been lowered for this year and next. But, why? "On the one hand we're seeing higher cow slaughter, but on the other hand we're seeing a reduction in steer and heifer slaughter and lower carcass weights," noted USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair, Mark Jekanowski ...

U.S. Beef production will grow again this year, by about 1.5%, but as the USDA’s Seth Meyer explains, that’s not as much year over year growth as was previously anticipated.  Gary Crawford sat down with the Outlook board chairman.       ...