Pork producers: profitable times

Benjamin Herrold
May 28, 2026
5 hrs ago

[ogs — Pig farmers have seen two years of average positive returns, according to Iowa State University estimates. After tough economic times before that, producers have been cautious about expanding their breeding herds.
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The hog industry continues to see a run of profitability now stretching over two years, based on Iowa State University estimates.

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