The USDA released its quarterly Hogs and Pigs report Sept. 24, and it showed lower hog inventory and breeding herd numbers than a year ago.
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The USDA’s September report on hog and pig inventory, released Sept. 24, showed lower hog inventory than the same time a year ago.
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