Prepared and written by Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist. The Market Update draws information from several sources, including trade publications, radio broadcasts, agricultural news services, individuals involved in the industry as well as USDA NASS and AMS reports.
Lambs weighing 40-60 pounds were steady to weak last week with 60–120-pound lambs selling strong. The lamb cutout value was about $1 higher last week, posted at $572.38 last Friday. Harvest numbers are slowly declining. Last week’s estimated federally inspected total was 33,000 sheep and lambs, 1,000 fewer than the previous week and 2,000 fewer than a year ago. Wisconsin’s 2025 lamb harvest was 10,800 head, down from 11,900 in 2024. The average live weight in the state averaged 107 pounds, significantly lower than the 118 pounds seen in 2024 and lower than the national average of 117 pounds.
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