Hog report shows smaller breeding herd

Dec 26, 2023
Dec 26, 2023

Piglets with sow — An increase in sow-feed intake during lactation will allow smaller-birthweight piglets to achieve weaning weights similar to that of average-birthweight pigs reared under current commercial conditions.
Chris McCullough/For Agri-View

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Corn closed the week 9 3/4 cents lower. Private exporters did not announce any export sales.

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