The all sheep and lamb inventory in the U.S. on Jan. 1 totaled 5.03 million head, down 2% from 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report indicated a yearover- year decrease of 2% in North Dakota, 3% in Minnesota, and 9% in South Dakota.
“U.S. lamb consumption was 1.1 pounds per person per year for 2023, and has roo...