U.S. Department of Agriculture
The 2015 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month as higher beef and pork production more than offset lower turkey production.
Total red meat and poultry production is lowered from last month as lower beef production more than offsets increases in pork and broiler production. Milk production is lowered from last month as slower growth in output per cow more than offsets faster herd expansion.
The 2015 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is higher than last month on increases to beef, pork, and poultry production. The milk production forecast for 2015 is lowered from last month as slower growth in output per cow more than offsets faster herd expansion.
The forecast for total meat production for 2015 is raised from last month on increased beef and pork production. The milk production forecast for 2015 is lowered from last month on slower growth in cow numbers and milk per cow.
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The forecast for 2013 red meat and poultry production is reduced from last month on lower beef, pork and turkey production.
Total U.S. red meat and poultry production in 2014 is projected to be above 2013, while milk production is also forecast higher thanks to lower feed costs and relatively strong prices.
The cuts could impact the physical delivery and cash settlement mechanisms of certain CME livestock and dairy products.
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While milk production forecast is slightly reduced.
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