Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: November 2022

The November ERS report noted that widespread drought affected 85% of the U.S. and that about 76% of the cattle herd was in drought‑stricken areas. The Oct. 1 feedlot inventory was 11.449 million head, down about 1% from a year earlier; September feedlot net placements were 2.027 million head (–4% y/y) and marketings were 1.860 million head (+4%).

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