Pork Checkoff Industry News

Discover key insights from the June 2026 USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report. This recap explores how historic on-farm productivity is offsetting the smallest June 1 U.S. breeding herd and sows farrowing since 2014, keeping overall pig crops steady. All but one USDA estimate being below pre-report expectations and smaller sow farrowing intentions for the next two quarters should be supportive of hog and pork markets.

Producer input is core to NPB’s mission and commitment to priorities in demand, swine health and state collaboration.

This National Pork Board webinar breaks down the latest USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report, offering pork producers actionable insights into inventory trends, the breeding herd size, and the 2026 economic outlook.

Pork Act Delegates gathered at 2026 Pork Industry Forum to collaborate on the issues shaping the future of the industry. Three key takeaways emerged: 1) the industry is committed to advancing the National Swine Health Strategy, 2) focus remains on growing demand through consumer campaign outreach, and 3) pork’s opportunity to meet growing focus on protein and nutrition.