Is your processor full up?

[Bob-s]

Yesterday I went to my processor for two reasons. Primary was to oversee as my customers pick up their meat. It is a USDA processor.

Secondary, was to make an appointment for late June. Proprietor said he was full up until next year. He said in the past few weeks they filled up. He put me on their cancellation list. We talked for a half hour. They are planning to expand their operation; more hanging space, more cutting space, less retail space.

I am now looking at several state inspected processors in the area. I hope I can find one that has a June-ish opening. I am also looking at my inventory so I can make appointments for first and second quarters of 2023.

Any one else experiencing a similar situation?

Bob

 

[Dave]

I haven't called lately but the last time I did they were two weeks out.

 

[Double R Ranch]

I got one for 2 1/2 weeks out a few weeks ago. I was surprised. Last time I'd checked it was a year out.

 

[branxchar&charx]

They are getting filled up in these parts too, after alot of cancellations they had alot of openings. Mid may was earliest i could get a couple hogs in. Went ahead and made my summer beef appointments.
Another place is booked until 2023, made an appointment with them just in case.

 

[sstterry]

Mine is a year out. I have two slots (personal and family meat) for Feb. of next year.

 

[kenny thomas]

All of the processors within 100 mile have been backed up a year or more since 2020.

 

[EasTex]

You guys just seeing USDA processors backed up or custom as well?

 

[kenny thomas]

Almost all of ours are Custom.

 

[GoWyo]

New USDA processor 20 miles up the road opened in November 2021 -- already booked til end of the year. Have 6 head going to them in August.

 

[hillbilly beef man]

Custom exempt processor I use is booked up a year out. That is a slight improvement, they were 18 months out last year.

 

[Dave]

I called mine on Monday to inquire about getting a burger cow in. They are two weeks out.

 

[Rafter S]

I haven't checked lately, but mine has been booked 6 months ahead for at least two years.

 

[BC]

I haven't checked lately, but mine has been booked 6 months ahead for at least two years.

Who do you use now that Anderson Processing and Jimmy Schroeder are gone?

 

[SBMF 2015]

Had a processor call me this afternoon. Said they had 23 slots open for cattle between now and Jun.

 

[Rafter S]

Who do you use now that Anderson Processing and Jimmy Schroeder are gone?

Since Michael closed Anderson Processing (it's a mechanic shop now), I've been using K&C Processing in Navasota.

 

[Named'em Tamed'em]

I called yesterday and got 3 beef scheduled for 2nd week of May.

 

[Bob-s]

Called a state inspected processor close to me and was able to get a kill date in June as I wanted. So I am set.

 

[callmefence]

Called today and got pretty much what I wanted. Hog in June, beef in October.
I could've took the hog quicker but I was happy with June

 

[C-Ranch]

Most around here are 6 months out. The one USDA plant I use will work me in as I only do 2 at a time (10 this year). Some of the backup is due to some places selling out or closing their doors. Like ranchers/farmers many are getting up in age and family don't want anything do to with it. So if know one buys the business it just sits idle, or in some case tore down and becomes a new subdivision.

 

[jscunn]

booked for 2023 last week january thru april (36 head).. 9 dates 4 head per..