Hog Prices-Markets
Strong quarterly results reflect a steady market for protein-rich staples such as pork, meat cuts and sausages, as persistent inflation and still-high cost-of-living prompt consumers to prioritize home-cooked meals.
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.
Landmark deals demonstrate that America can maintain tariffs to shrink the goods trade deficit while opening new markets for U.S. farmers, says Ambassador Jamieson Greer.
Increased hog prices are helping the industry rebuild balance sheets, Rabobank says in the Agribusiness Review.
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.
Home to half the world’s pigs, China’s massive hog sector struggles with a supply glut amid weak consumer demand.
Animal protein sector remains a primary benefactor of strong demand and suppressed feed costs.
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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.
Chris Hostetler says he is optimistic about improvements in the 2024 pig crop data as compared to the past five years because pig livability and performance post-weaning are two significant drivers of profitability.
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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.
The preliminary class action settlement disclosed on Wednesday is the largest in more than seven years of antitrust litigation by the consumers against pork producers.
Triumph Foods is the only pork processor to receive zero-dollar resolution, the company says.
Economist Lee Schulz says people need to look forward before they look back to understand what caused the contraction.
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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.
With no growth in supply expected and lower feed costs, analysts expect hog prices to remain well supported in 2026.
The first processor to file a lawsuit against California’s Proposition 12, Triumph Foods adds pork to DOJ’s litigation effort against California.
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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.
Major shareholder opens up about opportunities in Europe and how the use of drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic are boosting demand for protein.
What may seem unachievable in the U.S. surrounding delivery of chilled and frozen meat is happening now in other parts of the world.
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.
For the first time since it started in 2013, wholesale pork reporting through USDA’s Livestock Mandataory Reporting is under review.
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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.
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Finishing space shortages, regulatory burdens and high construction costs require producers to take a strategic and financially disciplined approach to sustain profitability and long-term stability.
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