03/08/2026
Proof again that pounds pay.
U.S. CATTLE REPORT ๐๐ฅ Heaviest Cattle in U.S. History โ How Much Higher Can We Go?
Cattle weights have remained at record or near-record levels throughout 2025, consistently running at historically elevated levels month after month. The January average of 1,464 pounds not only exceeded Decemberโs 1,463 pounds, but also stands 25 pounds heavier than January a year ago. Despite tight cattle numbers nationally, carcass weights continue to trend upward, reinforcing just how historically large todayโs fed cattle have become.
The question now becomes: can they continue getting heavier, or have we finally reached the peak?
๐ Monthly Average Cattle Weights (lbs)
โ๏ธ January 2026 โ 1,464
๐ December 2025 โ 1,463
๐ November 2025 โ 1,457
๐ October 2025 โ 1,448
๐ September 2025 โ 1,433
โ๏ธ August 2025 โ 1,413
๐บ๐ธ July 2025 โ 1,410
๐ฝ June 2025 โ 1,408
๐ท May 2025 โ 1,422
๐ฑ April 2025 โ 1,431
๐พ March 2025 โ 1,426
โค๏ธ February 2025 โ 1,432
๐ January 2025 โ 1,439
U.S. CATTLE REPORT: https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/u-s-cattle-report
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