Livestock Price Outlook
LITTLE EXPANSION, BUT LITTLE PROFIT AS WELL FOR PORK PRODUCERS by Chris Hurt The nation's breeding herd continues to exhibit a small expansion. However, the number of pigs per litter and marketing weights have each been growing at a rate of about 0.75 percent per year. This means that even small increases in farrowings can result in a 2 to 3 percent increase in pork production as is expected in the coming 12 months.