USDA’s Outlook for Livestock is More Bullish in 2021

 

By Ashley Davenport, Hoosier Ag Today

Feb 19, 2021

 

After a year of headwinds in 2020, USDA is forecasting a brighter picture for the livestock industry. During USDA’s Outlook Forum, Chief Economist Seth Meyer says USDA is expecting growth in nearly all livestock categories for 2021.

 

“This is kind of a combination of what has been robust domestic demand despite a contraction in 2020 GDP and also supported by good exports,?said Meyer.

 

A combination of strong domestic demand and good exports are what’s needed to achieve these prices. For example, China’s hog herd has been rebounding after African swine fever decimated half their hogs. That bounce has been happening quicker than expected, but they’re still relying on U.S. pork.

 

“Much of what has absorbed that growing pork production since 2016 has been a fair amount of exports, and we expect that to continue in 2021 ease a little bit perhaps,?said Meyer...

 

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