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Pork Loins Continue to Offer Value to Retailers for Post-Holiday Needs

Hog slaughter remains constrained, and all indications are that slaughter in the next two weeks will remain well below year ago levels.

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Belly Prices at Annual Highs in November

Lean hog futures are now trading at contract highs, not just for the nearby market but also for next spring and summer. Hog supply coming to market has been slightly lower than previously expected; however, the key driver has been the higher prices paid for pork bellies, and to a lesser extent, hams.

Disease Prevention & Preparedness
First Detection of H5N1 in U.S. Swine

USDA confirms isolated case in Oregon. Pork supply remains safe; coordinated efforts continue to monitor swine health and protect herds.

Human Nutrition
Connecting Pork with the Health Professional Community 

NPB helped promote pork in nutritious diets and fostered future opportunities in the nutrition and retail world at this year’s Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®.

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Exports Could Ramp up in Q4. Futures are Pricing a Robust Demand Environment

Hog slaughter finally broke over 2.6 million head but it remains well below expectations. Supply is expected to slowly trend higher and this should help ease some of the price pressures across the complex.

Sustainability
USDA Expands Climate-Smart Grant to Pork Producers in 12 States 

NPB is excited to announce the expansion of the Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value grant program to support pork producers in nine additional states.

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Pork Supply Expectations for 2025

Futures have rallied the last two weeks as market participants now expect Q4 production to be less than previously thought. USDA ‘Hogs and Pigs’ survey suggested Sep-Nov slaughter could be up as much as 4% y/y. Instead slaughter since September 1 has been almost unchanged.

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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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