Pigs-per-litter numbers keep growing

Jeff DeYoung
Oct 2, 2025
Oct 2, 2025

pigs in pen — Lee Schulz, chief economist with Ever.Ag, said the price of pigs puts a premium on their survival.

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Pigs per litter numbers continue to rise, but recent data suggests that increase might be slowing down.

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