Cattle & Beef | Economic Research Service - USDA ERS
Jan 8, 2025 · The U.S. industry is roughly divided into two production sectors: cow-calf operations and cattle feeding. Because the cattle/beef industry depends on feed grains, grain supplies and prices …
Cattle & Beef - Sector at a Glance | Economic Research Service
May 22, 2025 · The amount of U.S. beef exported is mainly affected by volume of domestic beef production, which reflects the current stage in the cattle cycle. Similarly, beef traded in the global …
Cattle & Beef - Statistics & Information - USDA ERS
Jul 2, 2025 · Cattle (U.S. and State cattle inventories) United States and Canadian Cattle Meat Animal Production, Disposition, and Income Annual Summary For current cattle and beef prices: National …
Cattle & Beef - Market Outlook | Economic Research Service
Jan 16, 2026 · See the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook report. Report Summary Beef/Cattle: The production forecasts are slightly changed from last month. Based on preliminary December …
Beef Cow-Calf Production Continues To Be a Lifestyle Choice for Some ...
Aug 26, 2024 · Although farms in other agricultural sectors are growing larger, a high percentage of cow-calf farms remains small in scale. USDA, Economic Research Service research indicates cow-calf …
Livestock Production Cycles Affect Long-Term Price Outlook for Cattle ...
Mar 17, 2025 · Producers decide whether to expand or sell their livestock herds or flocks based on market prices for cattle, hogs, and chickens. Pricing and the resulting production decisions determine …
Animal Policy & Regulatory Issues | Economic Research Service
Aug 21, 2025 · Farmers’ sales of livestock, dairy, and poultry account for over half of U.S. agricultural cash receipts. In 2022, cash receipts from animal products were $259 billion. This topic page covers …
Organic Agriculture | Economic Research Service - USDA ERS
Jan 27, 2026 · On average, U.S. organic farms have higher production costs than conventional farms, although organic price premiums over conventional products at the farm and retail level may give …
Livestock and Meat Domestic Data | Economic Research Service
Jan 27, 2026 · The Livestock & Meat Domestic Data contains current and historical data on pork, beef, veal, and poultry, including production, supply, utilization, and farm prices.
Larger Beef Cow-Calf Farms Have Lower Costs per Cow Than Smaller ...
Dec 11, 2024 · On beef cow-calf farms, cows deliver calves that are sold shortly after weaning or grown to a higher weight before sale. These farms vary widely in cattle inventories and in their economic …