| Week Ending 5/4/2024 | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| Source: Various USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports. Data are preliminary | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | Current | Week Ago | | Year Ago | |
| | | | Number | % Change | Number | % Change |
| **Production | | | | | | |
| FI Slaughter | Thou Head | 619 | 613 | 1.0% | 623 | -0.6% |
| C | Avg. Live Weight | Lbs | 1399 | 1399 | 0.0% | 1359 | 2.9% |
| A | Avg. Dressed Weight | Lbs | 848 | 848 | 0.0% | 819 | 3.5% |
| T | Beef Production | Million Lbs | 523.9 | 518.6 | 1.0% | 507.3 | 3.3% |
| T | **Prices - $/cwt | | | | | | |
| L | Live Fed Steer | Weighted Avg | 186.42 | 184.15 | 1.2% | 173.93 | 7.2% |
| E | Dressed Steer | Weighted Avg | 294.63 | 294.39 | 0.1% | 280.94 | 4.9% |
| Georgia Feeder Steer | 600-700 Lbs | 260.12 | 256.70 | 1.3% | 204.21 | 27.4% |
| & | Beef Cutout | 600-900 Choice | 294.51 | 296.63 | -0.7% | 309.41 | -4.8% |
| Rib | Choice | 431.17 | 433.34 | -0.5% | 473.68 | -9.0% |
| B | Round | Choice | 244.10 | 245.97 | -0.8% | 231.49 | 5.4% |
| E | Chuck | Choice | 246.49 | 249.66 | -1.3% | 243.73 | 1.1% |
| E | Trimmings, 50% | Fresh | 78.58 | 83.75 | -6.2% | 197.32 | -60.2% |
| F | Trimmings, 90% | Fresh | 346.78 | 346.37 | 0.1% | 278.35 | 24.6% |
| Hide/Offal | Live Steer | 11.35 | 11.51 | -1.4% | 13.08 | -13.2% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 5/4/2024 |
| | | | | | | |
| **Production | | | | | | |
| FI Slaughter | Thou Head | 2406 | 2379 | 1.1% | 2452 | -1.9% |
| Avg. Live Weight | Lbs | 291 | 290 | 0.3% | 291 | 0.0% |
| H | Avg. Dressed Weight | Lbs | 216 | 216 | 0.0% | 216 | 0.0% |
| O | Pork Production | Million Lbs | 519.8 | 513.3 | 1.3% | 530.5 | -2.0% |
| G | **Prices - $/cwt | | | | | | |
| S | Natl. Negotiated Purchase | Weighted Avg | 91.86 | 90.99 | 1.0% | 72.81 | 26.2% |
| Natl. Base Carcass | Weighted Avg | 89.46 | 89.76 | -0.3% | 76.46 | 17.0% |
| & | Natl. Net Carcass | Weighted Avg | 91.32 | 91.52 | -0.2% | 78.36 | 16.5% |
| Natl. Early Wean Feeder | 10-12 Lbs. | 43.00 | 44.98 | -4.4% | 22.05 | 95.0% |
| P | Natl. Pork Cutout | 215 Lbs. | 98.35 | 98.20 | 0.2% | 80.92 | 21.5% |
| O | Ham | 53-54% Lean | 81.64 | 82.43 | -1.0% | 76.33 | 7.0% |
| R | Loin | 53-54% Lean | 100.46 | 98.83 | 1.6% | 81.72 | 22.9% |
| K | Belly | 53-54% Lean | 116.79 | 117.13 | -0.3% | 82.00 | 42.4% |
| Trimmings, 72% | Fresh Combo | 101.88 | 103.00 | -1.1% | 66.58 | 53.0% |
| By-product Value | Live Hog | 4.36 | 4.37 | -0.2% | 5.17 | -15.7% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 5/4/2024 |
| | | | | | | |
| **Production | | | | | | |
| FI Slaughter | Thou Head | 36 | 34 | 5.9% | 34 | 5.6% |
| Avg. Live Weight | Lbs | 123 | 121 | 1.7% | 127 | -3.1% |
| L | Avg. Dressed Weight | Lbs | 62 | 62 | 0.0% | 64 | -3.1% |
| A | Lamb Production | Million Lbs | 2.2 | 2.1 | 4.8% | 2.2 | 0.0% |
| M | **Prices - $/cwt | | | | | | |
| B | National Negotiated | Live Avg. | 213.24 | 213.24 | 0.0% | 153.15 | 39.2% |
| 3 Mkt Feeder (CO,SD,TX) | 60-90 Lbs | NQ | NQ | NA | 192.55 | NA |
| Lamb Cutout * | | 479.73 | 480.11 | -0.1% | 447.42 | 7.2% |
| Double Leg | 18-26 Lbs | 522.14 | 529.14 | -1.3% | 434.12 | 20.3% |
| Trimmed 4" Loin | 5-9 Lbs | 697.68 | 698.26 | -0.1% | 622.73 | 12.0% |
| Hotel Rack | 5-7 Lbs | 1117.55 | 1115.04 | 0.2% | 1217.18 | -8.2% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 5/4/2024 |
| * As of 2002, Based on Average Carcass Weight 2 Weeks Prior | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| **Production* | | | | | | |
| C | Young Chicken Slaughter | Million Head | 163.8 | 162.1 | 1.0% | 165.8 | -1.2% |
| H | Avg. Weight | Lbs | 6.48 | 6.49 | -0.2% | 6.40 | 1.3% |
| I | RTC Production | Million Lbs | 806.4 | 799.5 | 0.9% | 806.5 | 0.0% |
| C | **Prices - $/cwt | | | | | | |
| K | National Composite | Whole Broiler | 132.53 | 132.01 | 0.4% | 141.52 | -6.4% |
| E | National Breast | Skinlss/Bonelss | 175.75 | 174.83 | 0.5% | 131.81 | 33.3% |
| N | National Leg Quarters | Bulk | 49.52 | 49.48 | 0.1% | 48.78 | 1.5% |
| National Wings | Whole | 226.27 | 227.05 | -0.3% | 91.27 | 147.9% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 5/4/2024 |
| * Chicken Slaughter & Production from One Week Prior | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| T | **Production* | | | | | | |
| U | Turkey Slaughter | Million Head | 3.6 | 3.6 | -1.5% | 4.2 | -13.6% |
| R | Avg. Weight | Lbs | 33.37 | 33.51 | -0.4% | 31.44 | 6.1% |
| K | RTC Production | Million Lbs | 96.5 | 98.3 | -1.9% | 105.1 | -8.2% |
| E | **Prices - $/cwt | | | | | | |
| Y | National Hen, Basted | 8-16 Lbs. | 103.00 | 103.00 | 0.0% | 165.00 | -37.6% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 5/4/2024 |
| * Turkey Slaughter & Production from One Week Prior | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| G | **Prices* | | | | | | |
| R | Corn, Omaha | $ per Bushel | 4.67 | 4.67 | 0.1% | 6.48 | -27.9% |
| A | Soybeans, Cntrl IL | $ per Bushel | 12.03 | 11.68 | 3.0% | 14.63 | -17.8% |
| I | Soybn Meal 48%, Cntrl IL | $ per Ton | 383.35 | 354.00 | 8.3% | 432.10 | -11.3% |
| N | Distillers Grain, IL | $ per Ton | 170.75 | 172.80 | -1.2% | 236.67 | -27.9% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 5/4/2024 |
| | | | | | | |
| D | **Prices - $/lb * | | | | | | |
| A | Cheddar, 40 lb Block | U.S. Average | 1.5797 | 1.5106 | 4.6% | 1.8568 | -14.9% |
| I | Butter | U.S. Average | 2.9745 | 2.9299 | 1.5% | 2.4092 | 23.5% |
| R | Nonfat Dry Milk | U.S. Average | 1.1190 | 1.1525 | -2.9% | 1.1181 | 0.1% |
| Y | Dry Whey | U.S. Average | 0.4087 | 0.4274 | -4.4% | 0.4262 | -4.1% |
| | | | | | Week Ending | 5/4/2024 |
| * All Dairy Prices from One Week Prior | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| NQ=No Quote | | | | | | |
| NA=Not Applicable | | | | | | |
