The United States Department of Agriculture has released new data showing a substantial decrease in commercial red meat production nationwide, with output falling 6 percent compared to the previous year.
The decline in livestock processing represents a significant shift in the nation’s meat production industry, according to the latest federal statistics on commercial slaughter operations.
This reduction in red meat production could have implications for both consumers and agricultural communities, including farming operations throughout the Delmarva region where livestock remains an important part of the local economy.
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service compiled the production figures as part of their regular monitoring of the nation’s food supply chain and agricultural output.
