NASS January briefing: U.S. cattle inventory hits lowest January 1 level since 1951; calf, lamb crops down NASS reported Jan. 1, 2026 U.S. all cattle and calves at 86.2 million head (down 0.4% from 2025), the lowest January 1 total since 1951; the 2025 calf crop and U.S. sheep and lamb inventories also fell, while goat numbers rose slightly.

The latest NASS report reveals a staggering decline in U.S. cattle inventories, marking the lowest levels since 1951—what does this mean for the future of American agriculture?

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