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Strong livestock prices should hold in 2022, economist says

Jeff DeYoung
Dec 31, 2021
Dec 31, 2021 Updated Jan 3, 2022

Livestock outlook composite 5 photos — Demand continues to drive higher hog prices, and Oklahoma State University Extension economist Derrell Peel says feeder cattle prices should grow stronger.
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Livestock prices will finish strong in 2021 and should maintain that momentum well into 2022.

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