Posted on: December 5, 2022

Dec. 05, 2022 - Slaughter numbers should be near the highest levels for the year and will be at least 100k head/week lower in Jan/Feb. This should bolster prices for some fresh pork items, such as loins and butts.

The post Short Holiday Week Drives Volatility but Hog Supply Picture Remains Tight for Now appeared first on Pork Checkoff.

Continue Reading on Pork.org

Porkline Magazine

Stay up to date on the South Dakota Pork industry by signing up to receive the South Dakota Pork Producers Porkline Magazine!

Recent News

August 19, 2026

New Opportunities for Pork Producers: Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value Grant

Continue reading on Pork.org

August 13, 2026

Demand in Focus as Prices Drop Despite Lower Slaughter

Continue reading on Pork.org

August 12, 2026

Producer Priorities Drive a More Coordinated Swine Health Research Agenda

Continue reading on Pork.org

August 03, 2026

Raising Pigs, Improving Soil and Farming for the Next Generation

Continue reading on Pork.org

July 30, 2026

AgView Expands Support for Industry PEDV Elimination Efforts

Continue reading on Pork.org