U.S. pork belly supplies higher than in decades.

The future of U.S. pork belly supplies isn't so clear despite reports of an impending bacon shortage in 2020, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist. In general, pasture and soil conditions improved with recent rains, but a few areas continued supplemental feeding of hay and protein for cattle due to drier conditions. LaSalle County reported up to 2 inches of rain, and Dimmit County reported 3 inches of rain. Pasture, rangeland and winter crop conditions continued to improve in areas that received rainfall. [Extracted from the article]