Hog returns turn August into profitable month

Benjamin Herrold
Sep 27, 2023
Sep 27, 2023

Finishing-hogs — Photo courtesy National Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff

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Farrow-to-finish hog operations saw profit in August, providing a positive month in the midst of a challenging year, the Livestock Marketing Information Center said.

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