was 11.985 million head, slightly below a year ago.Near-term, the numbers look supportive and while long-term outlook could be bearish because of those placements, that will depend at least partially on post-holiday demand signals.Year-to-year changes for Brownfield states:Iowa: On feed: 610,000 head, unchanged from December 1st, 2020; Placements: 94,000 head, 15% higher than a year ago; Marketings: 92,000 head, 2% more than last yearKansas: On feed: 2.48 million head, down 1% from December 1st, 2020; Placements: 435,000 head, 5% higher than a year ago; Marketings: 455,000 head, 7% more than last yearMinnesota: On feed: 105,000 head, down 16% from December 1st, 2020; Placements: 16,000 head, 7% higher than a year ago; Marketings: 15,000 head, 7% more than last yearNebraska: On feed: 2.58 million head, up 2% from December 1st, 2020; Placements: 490,000 head, 7% higher than a year ago; Marketings: 455,000 head, 10% more than last yearSouth Dakota: On feed: 2.88 million head, down 1% from December 1st, 2020; Placements: 62,000 head, 22% lower than a year ago; Marketings: 56,000 head, 6% more than last yearALL12-23-2021 – USE BY 12-27-2021RED MEAT PRODUCTIONPERKINSThe USDA says red meat and beef production for November were record large.Beef was reported at 2.4 billion pounds, 5% above a year ago, with a 6% increase in slaughter canceling out a five-pound decrease in the average live weight.Pork came out at 2.4 billion pounds, slightly higher, with the slaughter up 1% and the average live weight down three pounds.Red meat production for November totaled 4.8 billion pounds, a year-to-year rise of 2%, with the year-to-date total at 51 billion pounds, slightly ahead of 2020’s record pace.
Cattle placements up 4% on year – Brownfield Ag News
