Editor’s note: The following was written by Michael Langemeier with the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University for the University of Illinois farmdoc daily website Nov. 1.
Pigs per litter reach another record in September
Pigs are farrowed year-round at Driftless Pastures to maintain a continuous supply of pork to restaurateurs, retail customers and direct-sale customers.
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The pork industry has seen a long climb in the average number of pigs saved per litter, and recent months have seen the growth rate increase.
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