Pork Production Sets Record High for September

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Monday, October 26, 2009

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Pork Production Sets Record High for September

US - Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.26 billion pounds in September, down slightly from the 4.27 billion pounds produced in September 2008.
National Agricultural Statistics Service

Pork production totaled 2.00 billion pounds, up 1 per cent from the previous year.

Hog kill totaled 9.94 million head, down slightly from September 2008.

The average live weight was up 4 pounds from the previous year, at 270 pounds.

Accumulated pork production was down 1 per cent from last year.

September 2008 contained 22 weekdays (including one holiday) and 4 Saturdays.
September 2009 contained 22 weekdays (including one holiday) and 4 Saturdays.