SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Jan 20, 2023 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection Total red meat production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, January 21, 2023 was estimated at 1088.4 million lbs. according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service. This was 3.9 percent lower than a week ago and 1.3 percent higher than a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 0.2 percent higher compared to the previous year. Meat Production (millions of pounds) (excludes condemned) Week Ending Beef Calf/Veal Pork (2) Lamb/Mutton Totals (3) 21-Jan-23 535.0 0.7 550.7 2.0 1088.4 14-Jan-23 548.4 0.7 580.9 2.1 1132.1 Change: -2.4% 0.0% -5.2% -4.8% -3.9% 22-Jan-22 537.0 1.1 534.4 2.0 1074.5 Change: -0.4% -36.4% 3.1% 0.0% 1.3% 2023 YTD 1550.1 2.3 1647.5 6.1 3206.0 2022 YTD 1575.7 3.3 1612.8 6.4 3198.2 Change: -1.6% -30.3% 2.2% -4.7% 0.2% (1)Previous week estimates may be revised. Year ago data are actuals. (2) Excludes lard. (3) Totals may not add due to rounding. 2023 totals are subject to revision ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Livestock Slaughter (head) Week Ending Cattle Calves/Vealer Hogs Sheep/Lambs 21-Jan-23 646,000 5,000 2,531,000 32,000 14-Jan-23 661,000 5,000 2,684,000 34,000 Change: -2.3% 0.0% -5.7% -5.9% 22-Jan-22 637,000 8,000 2,436,000 30,000 Change: 1.4% -37.5% 3.9% 6.7% 2023 YTD 1,872,000 17,000 7,561,000 97,000 2022 YTD 1,875,000 23,000 7,355,000 95,000 Change: -0.2% -26.1% 2.8% 1.8% ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Weights (lbs) Week Ending Live: Cattle Calves/Vealers Hogs Sheep/Lambs 21-Jan-23 Estimate 1384 231 293 124 14-Jan-23 Estimate 1384 235 291 124 22-Jan-22 Actual 1403 244 295 132 Dressed: 21-Jan-23 Estimate 830 134 218 63 14-Jan-23 Estimate 832 136 217 63 22-Jan-22 Actual 845 141 219 67 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Percentage of Total Cattle Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Steers Heifers Cows Bulls 07-Jan-23 46.8% 29.0% 23.0% 1.2% 08-Jan-22 47.7% 29.3% 21.8% 1.2% Percentage of Total Hogs Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Barrows & Gilts Sows Boars 07-Jan-23 97.5% 2.4% 0.2% 08-Jan-22 97.5% 2.3% 0.2% *2022 slaughter totals adjusted to reflect NASS revisions Source: USDA Livestock, Poultry, and Grain Market News Division, St Joseph, MO 816-676-7000 e-mail: stjoe.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SJ_LS710.txt www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain 1300C