# Kay's Korner: Will beef demand hold up? | Western Livestock Journal

> Commentary on US beef demand notes that cattle producers begin 2024 in a strong position because the January 1 herd was the smallest since 1951. Beef slaughter and production were down year over year, but cutout values reached $300/cwt only in late February. Beef exports have been erratic, and inflation could weigh on demand.

- Date: 2024-03-01 · published 2024-03-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/31167-kay-s-korner-will-beef-demand-hold-up-western-livestock-journal
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Demand strength determines packer margins and cattle price levels, and the small herd supports prices. Persistent inflation and volatile exports are the key risks to the outlook.

## Read by commodity

- LCATTLE: neutral

## Sources

- wlj.net: https://www.wlj.net/kays-korner-will-beef-demand-hold-up/

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