WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — Red meat supplies in U.S. freezers are up from a year ago, with pork stocks showing the largest increase.
USDA found total red meat in cold storage reached more than 862 million pounds at the end of August, up 8% from last year.
Pork stocks increased 12%, including a 26% jump in hams. Beef supplies were up 5% from a year ago at more than 407 million pounds.
Poultry moved in the opposite direction, with frozen stocks down 4% from last year.
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