Futures Slip Lower on Thursday, as Hogs & Pigs Report Shows More Hogs

Hog inventory growing as producer profitability strengthens

The U.S. hog herd is larger than last quarter and this time last year.

Futures Slip Lower on Thursday, as Hogs & Pigs Report Shows More Hogs

Lean hog futures posted 50 to 97 cent losses on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $108.00 on Thursday afternoon, down $2.51 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 97 cents at $111.41 on June 24. The quarterly Hogs & Pigs report from...

More 120-to-179-pounds than expected in June Hogs and Pigs Report

Fourth consecutive quarter for pigs saved per litter to break record.

U.S. hog herd gets a little larger - Brownfield Ag News

The U.S. hog inventory grew modestly over the past year. The USDA says that on June 1st, there were 75.137 million hogs and pigs in the U.S., slightly above a year ago, with a 1% increase in market hogs to 69.158 million head canceling out a fractional decrease for the breeding herd at The March […] The post U.S. hog herd gets a little larger appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Hog prices rise on strong demand, seasonal buying pattern

Hog prices rise on strong demand, seasonal buying pattern - CME Beef futures mixed as demand wanes ahead of July 4