U.S. beef production during the 12 months through May was up 6.9 percent compared with the year-ago level.

Average U.S. pork production during the 12 months through February was up 1.9 percent compared with the year-ago level (most recent data).

Average U.S. poultry production during the 12 months through November is down 0.5 percent compared with the year-ago level.

Average U.S. Animal Slaughtering and Processing Production during the 12 months through September was up 1.9 percent; however, the pace of growth has slowed since January.