SJ_LS712 St Joseph, MO Fri Feb 28, 2025 USDA Market News Estimated Weekly Meat Production Under Federal Inspection Total red meat production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, March 01, 2025 was estimated at 1049.4 million lbs. according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture's Marketing Service. This was 0.1 percent higher than a week ago and 0.2 percent lower than a year ago. Cumulative meat production for the year to date was 4 percent lower compared to the previous year. Meat Production (millions of pounds) (excludes condemned) Week Ending Beef Calf/Veal Pork (2) Lamb/Mutton Totals (3) 01-Mar-25 494.4 0.9 551.7 2.4 1049.4 22-Feb-25 496.3 0.9 548.7 2.2 1048.1 Change: -0.4% 0.0% 0.6% 9.1% 0.1% 02-Mar-24 498.4 0.8 549.8 2.6 1051.6 Change: -0.8% 12.5% 0.3% -7.7% -0.2% 2025 YTD 4327.4 5.3 4720.4 18.9 9072.0 2024 YTD 4468.1 7.2 4953.4 19.9 9448.6 Change: -3.2% -26.4% -4.7% -5.0% -4.0% (1)Previous week estimates may be revised. Year ago data are actuals. (2) Excludes lard. (3) Totals may not add due to rounding. 2025 totals are subject to revision ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Livestock Slaughter (head) Week Ending Cattle Calves/Vealer Hogs Sheep/Lambs 01-Mar-25 566,000 5,000 2,538,000 38,000 22-Feb-25 569,000 5,000 2,522,000 34,000 Change: -0.5% 0.0% 0.6% 11.8% 02-Mar-24 594,000 4,000 2,550,000 40,000 Change: -4.7% 25.0% -0.5% -5.0% 2025 YTD 4,950,000 28,000 21,672,000 295,000 2024 YTD 5,350,000 42,000 22,849,000 310,000 Change: -7.5% -33.1% -5.1% -5.0% ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Average Weights (lbs) Week Ending Live: Cattle Calves/Vealers Hogs Sheep/Lambs 01-Mar-25 Estimate 1440 311 292 127 22-Feb-25 Estimate 1437 311 292 126 02-Mar-24 Actual 1391 324 290 130 Dressed: 01-Mar-25 Estimate 876 183 218 64 22-Feb-25 Estimate 874 183 218 64 02-Mar-24 Actual 840 191 216 66 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Percentage of Total Cattle Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Steers Heifers Cows Bulls 15-Feb-25 48.8% 31.7% 18.1% 1.3% 17-Feb-24 46.5% 31.6% 20.5% 1.4% Percentage of Total Hogs Slaughtered by Class Week Ending Barrows & Gilts Sows Boars 15-Feb-25 97.5% 2.3% 0.2% 17-Feb-24 97.3% 2.5% 0.2% *2024 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