Pork opportunities never bigger

Brian Earnest and Abbi Prins CoBank
Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025

Pigs — Almost one-quarter of U.S. pork production is exported, and current macroeconomic conditions are increasing risk in the sector.
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Brian Earnest and Abbi Prins CoBank

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Brian Earnest is lead economist for animal protein in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange division. He provides market and industry research for the poultry, pork and beef sectors.

Abbi Prins is an industry analyst with the Knowledge Exchange Division of CoBank.

CoBank is a $158 billion cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. It’s a member of the Farm Credit System. Visit www.cobank.com for more information.