The number of cattle currently on feed across the United States has climbed 2 percent, according to the latest figures released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The agency’s cattle on feed report tracks the number of livestock being held in feedlots and similar operations as they are prepared for market. A rise in cattle on feed numbers can reflect shifts in production trends within the beef industry.
The USDA regularly releases this data as part of its ongoing effort to monitor agricultural conditions and supply levels nationwide.
