Economist: 2023 hog prices worse than 1998

Janelle Atyeo
Nov 16, 2023
Nov 16, 2023

Economist Steve Meyer gives a market outlook at SDSU Swine Day Nov. 7.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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December 1998 saw the lowest cash prices for hogs in U.S. history, accounting for inflation, but 2023 could be worse, according to one economist.

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Janelle Atyeo is a small town South Dakota girl enjoying her work as regional editor of the Midwest Messenger and Tri-State Neighbor while raising kids and no-till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.