Pork industry expansion unlikely in 2025

Jeff DeYoung
Jan 25, 2025
Jan 25, 2025

pigs — Pork production cost were down 4.7% in 2024, although that is still 34% higher than costs in 2020.
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While there may be some indicators that could tempt pork producers into expanding, most experts say there will be little of it in 2025.

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