| Week Ending 7/18/2026 | | | | | | |
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| Source: Various USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports. Data are preliminary | | | | | | |
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| | | Current | Week Ago | | Year Ago | |
| | | | Number | % Change | Number | % Change |
| **Production | | | | | | |
| FI Slaughter | Thou Head | 525 | 529 | -0.8% | 567 | -7.5% |
| C | Avg. Live Weight | Lbs | 1448 | 1450 | -0.1% | 1409 | 2.8% |
| A | Avg. Dressed Weight | Lbs | 887 | 889 | -0.2% | 864 | 2.7% |
| T | Beef Production | Million Lbs | 464.5 | 469.1 | -1.0% | 489.2 | -5.0% |
| T | **Prices - $/cwt | | | | | | |
| L | Live Fed Steer | Weighted Avg | 238.59 | 248.01 | -3.8% | 237.78 | 0.3% |
| E | Dressed Steer | Weighted Avg | 377.33 | 391.49 | -3.6% | 379.36 | -0.5% |
| Georgia Feeder Steer | 600-700 Lbs | 390.71 | 404.93 | -3.5% | 333.94 | 17.0% |
| & | Beef Cutout | 600-900 Choice | 371.21 | 383.39 | -3.2% | 374.89 | -1.0% |
| Rib | Choice | 547.84 | 560.43 | -2.2% | 505.04 | 8.5% |
| B | Round | Choice | 317.55 | 324.69 | -2.2% | 322.41 | -1.5% |
| E | Chuck | Choice | 322.67 | 334.23 | -3.5% | 308.66 | 4.5% |
| E | Trimmings, 50% | Fresh | 170.25 | 180.09 | -5.5% | 257.43 | -33.9% |
| F | Trimmings, 90% | Fresh | 458.61 | 463.22 | -1.0% | 418.19 | 9.7% |
| Hide/Offal | Live Steer | 14.08 | 14.12 | -0.3% | 11.68 | 20.5% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 7/18/2026 |
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| **Production | | | | | | |
| FI Slaughter | Thou Head | 2310 | 2369 | -2.5% | 2333 | -1.0% |
| Avg. Live Weight | Lbs | 288 | 289 | -0.3% | 283 | 1.8% |
| H | Avg. Dressed Weight | Lbs | 215 | 216 | -0.5% | 211 | 1.9% |
| O | Pork Production | Million Lbs | 496.7 | 510.3 | -2.7% | 492.3 | 0.9% |
| G | **Prices - $/cwt | | | | | | |
| S | Natl. Negotiated Purchase | Weighted Avg | 99.70 | 97.22 | 2.6% | 111.79 | -10.8% |
| Natl. Base Carcass | Weighted Avg | 93.16 | 91.35 | 2.0% | 103.31 | -9.8% |
| & | Natl. Net Carcass | Weighted Avg | 95.15 | 93.23 | 2.1% | 105.32 | -9.7% |
| Natl. Early Wean Feeder | 10-12 Lbs. | 48.97 | 47.71 | 2.6% | 56.76 | -13.7% |
| P | Natl. Pork Cutout | 215 Lbs. | 102.21 | 98.49 | 3.8% | 115.34 | -11.4% |
| O | Ham | 53-54% Lean | 100.74 | 94.89 | 6.2% | 106.49 | -5.4% |
| R | Loin | 53-54% Lean | 90.76 | 90.50 | 0.3% | 100.38 | -9.6% |
| K | Belly | 53-54% Lean | 143.39 | 128.39 | 11.7% | 184.02 | -22.1% |
| Trimmings, 72% | Fresh Combo | 96.83 | 90.17 | 7.4% | 140.74 | -31.2% |
| By-product Value | Live Hog | 4.85 | 4.78 | 1.5% | 4.41 | 10.0% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 7/18/2026 |
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| **Production | | | | | | |
| FI Slaughter | Thou Head | 33 | 32 | 3.1% | 36 | -8.0% |
| Avg. Live Weight | Lbs | 117 | 118 | -0.8% | 119 | -1.7% |
| L | Avg. Dressed Weight | Lbs | 59 | 60 | -1.7% | 60 | -1.7% |
| A | Lamb Production | Million Lbs | 2.0 | 1.9 | 5.3% | 2.2 | -9.1% |
| M | **Prices - $/cwt | | | | | | |
| B | National Negotiated | Live Avg. | NQ | NQ | NA | 197.36 | NA |
| 3 Mkt Feeder (CO,SD,TX) | 60-90 Lbs | 331.28 | 344.84 | -3.9% | 234.89 | 41.0% |
| Lamb Cutout * | | 671.84 | 658.50 | 2.0% | 458.03 | 46.7% |
| Double Leg | 18-26 Lbs | 675.07 | 674.49 | 0.1% | 492.69 | 37.0% |
| Trimmed 4" Loin | 5-9 Lbs | 928.68 | 872.91 | 6.4% | 700.78 | 32.5% |
| Hotel Rack | 5-7 Lbs | 1553.63 | 1542.75 | 0.7% | 1140.15 | 36.3% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 7/18/2026 |
| * As of 2002, Based on Average Carcass Weight 2 Weeks Prior | | | | | | |
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| **Production* | | | | | | |
| C | Young Chicken Slaughter | Million Head | 174.7 | 162.2 | 7.7% | 172.5 | 1.3% |
| H | Avg. Weight | Lbs | 6.48 | 6.42 | 0.9% | 6.78 | -4.4% |
| I | RTC Production | Million Lbs | 860.4 | 791.5 | 8.7% | 888.9 | -3.2% |
| C | **Prices - $/cwt | | | | | | |
| K | National Composite | Whole Broiler | 118.27 | 118.85 | -0.5% | 132.06 | -10.4% |
| E | National Breast | Skinlss/Bonelss | 126.88 | 125.24 | 1.3% | 185.89 | -31.7% |
| N | National Leg Quarters | Bulk | 59.32 | 59.55 | -0.4% | 54.62 | 8.6% |
| National Wings | Whole | 120.56 | 107.47 | 12.2% | 161.79 | -25.5% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 7/18/2026 |
| * Chicken Slaughter & Production from One Week Prior | | | | | | |
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| T | **Production* | | | | | | |
| U | Turkey Slaughter | Million Head | 3.9 | 2.9 | 31.0% | 4.0 | -2.5% |
| R | Avg. Weight | Lbs | 33.17 | 33.37 | -0.6% | 31.14 | 6.5% |
| K | RTC Production | Million Lbs | 103.0 | 79.1 | 30.3% | 99.2 | 3.8% |
| E | **Prices - $/cwt | | | | | | |
| Y | National Hen, Basted | 8-16 Lbs. | 180.50 | 180.50 | 0.0% | 148.75 | 21.3% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 7/18/2026 |
| * Turkey Slaughter & Production from One Week Prior | | | | | | |
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| G | **Prices* | | | | | | |
| R | Corn, Omaha | $ per Bushel | 4.32 | 4.25 | 1.6% | 4.14 | 4.3% |
| A | Soybeans, Cntrl IL | $ per Bushel | 12.29 | 12.09 | 1.6% | 10.30 | 19.3% |
| I | Soybn Meal 48%, Cntrl IL | $ per Ton | 342.90 | 337.40 | 1.6% | 257.40 | 33.2% |
| N | Distillers Grain, IL | $ per Ton | 177.50 | 178.50 | -0.6% | 155.25 | 14.3% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 7/18/2026 |
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| D | **Prices - $/lb * | | | | | | |
| A | Cheddar, 40 lb Block | U.S. Average | 1.4961 | 1.5154 | -1.3% | 1.7734 | -15.6% |
| I | Butter | U.S. Average | 1.6590 | 1.5798 | 5.0% | 2.5846 | -35.8% |
| R | Nonfat Dry Milk | U.S. Average | 1.7059 | 1.7862 | -4.5% | 1.2867 | 32.6% |
| Y | Dry Whey | U.S. Average | 0.6470 | 0.6531 | -0.9% | 0.5674 | 14.0% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 7/18/2026 |
| * All Dairy Prices from One Week Prior | | | | | | |
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| NQ=No Quote | | | | | | |
| NA=Not Applicable | | | | | | |
