Feeder pigs
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in April 2026 using May 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $51.04, down $8.47 for the week, and $16.59 below the average cash price for the week of $67.63.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in April 2026 using April 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $59.51, down $0.06 for the week, and $3.62 below the average cash price for the week of $63.13.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in April 2026 using April 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $59.57, down $3.81 for the week, and $6.91 below the average cash price for the week of $66.48.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in March 2026 using April 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $63.38, down $2.69 for the week, and drifting below the average cash price for the week of $64.36.
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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 11,560 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $79.34, up $1.69 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 77,791 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $60.97, up $0.07 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 18,180 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $76.68, up $3.29 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 73,195 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $57.85, up $1.02 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 59,851 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $56.83, down $1.95 per head from last week.
Cash traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 7,650 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $72.68, down $4.93 per head from last week.
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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 13,670 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $77.61, up $1.17 per head from last week.
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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 6,175 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $76.44, down $6.14 per head from last week.
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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average with 22,841 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $82.58, down $5.71 per head from last week.
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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average with 17,650 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $88.29, down $1.76 per head from last week.
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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average with 22,650 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $90.05, up $1.90 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average with 19,950 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $88.15, up $4.21 per head from last week.
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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average with 18,246 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $83.94, up $3.73 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 9,600 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $80.21, down $2.05 per head from last week.
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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average with 15,850 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $82.26, up $1.94 per head from last week.
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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average with 8,298 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $80.32, up $0.27 per head from last week.