Commercial red meat production in the United States has declined by six percent when compared to figures from the previous year, according to a report released by federal agriculture officials.
The drop signals a notable shift in the volume of livestock being processed at commercial facilities across the country. Such changes in production levels can have ripple effects throughout the agriculture and food supply industries.
Federal data tracking livestock slaughter activity is used by producers, buyers, and policymakers to monitor trends in the nation’s meat supply chain.
