SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Jul 10, 2026 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection Total red meat production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, July 11, 2026 was estimated at 983.6 million lbs. according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service. This was 17.3 percent higher than a week ago and 0.8 percent lower than a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 2.5 percent lower compared to the previous year. Meat Production (millions of pounds) (excludes condemned) Week Endin Beef Calf/Veal Pork (2)Lamb/Mutton Totals (3) 11-Jul-26 469.1 1.2 511.4 1.9 983.6 04-Jul-26 407.2 1.0 428.3 2.0 838.5 Change: 15.2% 20.0% 19.4% -5.0% 17.3% 12-Jul-25 494.2 0.5 494.1 2.3 991.1 Change: -5.1% 140.0% 3.5% -17.4% -0.8% 2026 YTD 12798.1 11.0 14501.2 60.4 27370.7 2025 YTD 13598.6 13.3 14389.7 66.1 28067.7 Change: -5.9% -17.2% 0.8% -8.6% -2.5% (1)Previous week estimates may be revised. Year ago data are actuals. (2) Excludes lard. (3) Totals may not add due to rounding. 2026 totals are subject to revision ------------------------------------------------------------------- Livestock Slaughter (head) Week Endin Cattle Calves/Veale Hogs Sheep/Lambs 11-Jul-26 529,000 5,000 2,369,000 32,000 04-Jul-26 458,000 4,000 1,974,000 33,000 Change: 15.5% 25.0% 20.0% -3.0% 12-Jul-25 572,000 2,000 2,340,000 37,000 Change: -7.5% 150.0% 1.2% -13.5% 2026 YTD 14,298,000 52,000 66,477,000 994,000 2025 YTD 15,623,000 67,000 66,651,000 1,033,000 Change: -8.5% -21.9% -0.3% -3.7% ------------------------------------------------------------------- Average Weights (lbs) Week Endin Live: Cattle Calves/Veales Hogs Sheep/Lambs 11-Jul-26 Estimate 1450 382 289 118 04-Jul-26 Estimate 1455 385 290 119 12-Jul-25 Actual 1412 356 283 122 Dressed: 11-Jul-26 Estimate 889 228 216 60 04-Jul-26 Estimate 891 230 217 60 12-Jul-25 Actual 866 213 211 62 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Percentage of Total Cattle Slaughtered by Class Week Endin Steers Heifers Cows Bulls 27-Jun-26 51.5% 29.8% 16.9% 1.8% 28-Jun-25 51.8% 30.9% 15.6% 1.6% Percentage of Total Hogs Slaughtered by Class Week Endin Barrows & Gilts Sows Boars 27-Jun-26 97.4% 2.4% 0.2% 28-Jun-25 97.4% 2.4% 0.2% *2025 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