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.

Average U.S. beef production in the 12 months through May was up 0.9 percent compared with last year and up for the ninth consecutive month.