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What Could the Upcoming Hogs and Pigs Report Hold in Store and Implications for Pork Supply in 2025?

Our estimates are that the breeding herd on September 1 was down 2.5% from a year ago. The inventory of market hogs this fall should be adequate based on the pig crop last spring. Supply growth will be limited this winter and next spring as productivity is expected to return to trend and smaller herd limits farrowings.

Human Nutrition
First Bites Matter: Pork’s Role in Family Meals

When baby’s first bite includes pork, their growth and development flourishes. Pork is the perfect protein to help new parents and parents of young children make every bite count during National Family Meals Month.

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Positive July Export Shipments but a More Uncertain Outlook for Pork Export Demand in the Fall

Hog slaughter beat estimates at +2.3 million head, +3.6% above year ago levels. Expectations are for slaughter to ramp up in the coming weeks. Last year weekly slaughter between mid-September and early October averaged 2.57m head/wk. Given current growth trends, we could see weekly slaughter at or above 2.6 million in the coming weeks.

Market Growth
Opportunity Awaits in Emerging Markets

NPB understands the importance of the Vietnam market for U.S. Pork and will be attending the upcoming USDA Trade Mission in September.

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Implementing a One Health Approach for People, Pigs and the Planet

Producers are committed to doing what is right for people, pigs and the planet. National Pork Board shares how the We Care® Ethical Principles guide producers’ decision making.

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Meet the New Real Pork Scholars

NPB continues to focus on building the next generation of leaders. The 2024 Real Pork Scholars cohort is kicking off their journey this fall!

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Will Pork Supply Increase in 2025? Breeding Herd Trajectory Remains Key

USDA thinks pork production in 2025 will increase 1.7% from a year ago. Lower feed costs should help bolster production, but much will depend on the breeding herd in September and December as productivity rate returns to long term trend.

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Market is Bracing for More Supply Pressures in the Fall

Weather disruptions resulted in lower slaughter early last week. However, with supply expected to recover this coming week, prices came under significant pressure last Thursday and Friday.

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One Health in the Swine Industry: A Farm to Fork Experience

NPB hosted a One Health Farm to Fork experience for public health, veterinary and human healthcare personnel to increase knowledge of One Health approaches in animal, human, plant, and environmental health spaces.

Market Growth
Colombia: A Prime Market Development Example for U.S. Pork in Latin America 

Colombia is a Latin American success story for market development, and an upcoming USDA Trade Mission spotlights how this country has been a successful investment over time.

AgView
Essential Protocols from Show Barn to Show Ring

Keeping pigs and people healthy is vital as youth continue to travel for swine exhibition shows. The detection of influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle earlier this year elevates the focus on diligent biosecurity for all livestock producers.

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Seasonal Factors Help Push Wholesale Prices Higher in July. Fall Supply Outlook Remains Bearish, Keeping Futures Markets on Edge

Ham prices have rocketed higher as market was once again reminded of the seasonality of supply during this time of year. Big orders to Mexico and other orders at the end of June, lower slaughter and processors returning to full production have resulted in a very tight spot market. Sharply higher prices in US and Mexico may impact sales in August, however.

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