Environment

Hog Inventory and Meat Production Data Released

Friday, June 26, 2026

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The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service released June 2026 reports showing a slight decrease in U. S. hog inventory and a 6% drop in commercial red meat production compared to the previous year.

The reports, available at nass.usda.gov, detail livestock inventory trends and meat production metrics. The hog inventory report indicates a modest decline in the national herd, while the livestock slaughter report notes the 6% reduction in red meat output. These figures cover the broader U. S. market and do not specifically address Yakima Valley agricultural operations.

Yakima Valley farmers and ranchers, who are major contributors to Washington's agricultural economy, will monitor these trends as they affect regional livestock markets. The reports provide context for local producers but do not contain specific Yakima County or Yakima City data.

📄 Source: USDA NASS Washington Crop Reports — https://www.nass.usda.gov/rss/reports.xml?state=WA

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USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service released June 2026 reportsNot found in the source record — unverified.
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U. S. hog inventory showed a slight decrease“United States Hog Inventory Down Slightly...”
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commercial red meat production dropped by 6% compared to the previous year“Commercial Red Meat Production Down 6 Percent from Last Year...”
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the reports are available at nass.usda.gov“Source: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Todays_Reports/reports/hgpg0626.pdf Livestock Slaughter Commercial Red Meat Production Down 6 Percent from Last Year... Source: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Todays_Reports/reports/lstk0626.pdf Cold Storage May 2026 Highlights. Records... Source: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Todays_Reports/reports/cost0626.pdf”
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hog inventory report indicates a modest decline in the national herd“Hogs and Pigs United States Hog Inventory Down Slightly...”
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livestock slaughter report notes a 6% reduction in red meat output“Commercial Red Meat Production Down 6 Percent from Last Year...”
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the figures cover the broader U. S. marketNot found in the source record — unverified.
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the reports do not specifically address Yakima Valley agricultural operationsNot found in the source record — unverified.
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Yakima Valley farmers and ranchers are major contributors to Washington's agricultural economyNot found in the source record — unverified.
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the reports provide context for local producersNot found in the source record — unverified.
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the reports do not contain specific Yakima County or Yakima City data“null”