USDA trims 2026 beef output forecast to 24.877 billion pounds
AI Summary- USDA projects lower U.S. beef production for 2026 and 2027.
- 24.877 billion pounds is USDA's 2026 forecast, reduced by 90 million pounds.
- Cattle slaughter averaged about 8,000 fewer weekday head during 2026's first eight months.