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U.S. sow farm production update - National Hog Farmer
Aug 28, 2024 · In the first half of 2024, the average number of U.S. sow farms was 316, with an average female inventory of 816,000. The average sow farm size was 2,583, with the smallest farm size of 500 females and the largest at 11,000 females. Unless otherwise noted, performance data consists of performance between Jan. 1 to June 30 for each year.
Study finds U.S. feral hog population can be managed
Oct 11, 2023 · Study finds U.S. feral hog population can be managed. After 24 months of control efforts, UGA researchers found a 70% reduction in pigs and a 99% decline in environmental rooting damage. Recent conservation efforts have proven effective at controlling wild pig populations in the Southeastern United States, according to new research from the ...
National Exposition Swine Show moves to Indianapolis
Jun 11, 2021 · National Exposition Swine Show moves to Indianapolis. Week-long event features both an open show and a junior show. June 11, 2021. 1 Min Read. World Pork Expo. For the first time in its history, the National Swine Registry (NSR) will host the Exposition Swine Show in Indianapolis at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, June 13-19.
Management of the gilt for breeding and in first gestation for …
Apr 16, 2015 · Management of the gilt for breeding and in first gestation for longevity. April 16, 2015. 15 Min Read. The goal of the breeding herd is to consistently meet pig production targets by ensuring farrowing facilities are fully utilized. To achieve predictable pig flow, groups of mature females are bred within a defined timeframe.
Hog Prices recent news - National Hog Farmer
Dec 14, 2022 · Hog Prices. No explanation needed, the hogs are simply not there. Two major forces are at work: lower supply than expected and a shift upward in the demand for U.S. pork. by Dennis Smith. Nov 4, 2024.
More hogs, soft demand driving lower Q4 hog prices - ProSwine
December 19, 2023. 2 Min Read. Thinkstock. Fourth-quarter U.S. pork production has been elevated to 7.09 billion pounds, a 2.4% increase from the same period a year ago, while hog prices are expected to average $54 per hundredweight for the quarter, a 15% drop from Q4 2022. According to the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook for December ...
Starting from Scratch - National Hog Farmer
Jan 31, 2014 · Starting from Scratch. Farming Business Management. January 31, 2014. 12 Min Read. Growing up at Sand Springs, IA (east of Monticello), Al Wulfekuhle developed a passion for pigs at an early age. He spent a lot of time helping his dad on their 90-sow, farrow-to-finish hog farm, but it was really a summer spent working for a large farmer in the ...
Understanding USDA cutout reports - National Hog Farmer
Mar 2, 2020 · The pork carcass cutout value is a calculation of the approximate value of a carcass based on the prices received for its respective components. The USDA's pork carcass cutout value is the estimated value of a standardized 55-56% lean, 215-pound carcass based upon industry-average cut yields and average market prices of sub-primal pork cuts.
Each farm needs right vaccination program for pigs and profits
Feb 6, 2018 · Broken-needle SOPs. From the Pork Checkoff’s needle management campaign — One Is Too Many — here are standard operating procedures to consider in preventing broken needles. 1. Use the right needle. 2. Use the needle right. • Ensure proper animal restraint. • Identify the proper site for injection.