Weaner pigs
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $60.38, up $3.16 for the week, and $16.70 below the average cash price for the week of $77.08.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $57.22, down $7.05 for the week, and $20.69 below the average cash price for the week of $77.91.
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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $64.27, up $3.23 for the week, and $11.96 below the average cash price for the week of $76.23.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $61.04, down $10.06 for the week, and $17.27 below the average cash price for the week of $78.31.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $71.10, down $0.59 for the week, and $9.89 below the average cash price for the week of $80.99.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $71.69, down $9.36 for the week, and $8.39 below the average cash price for the week of $80.08.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $81.05, down $4.68 for the week, and $0.04 below the average cash price for the week of $81.09.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in September 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $76.37, down $18.89 for the week, and $12.69 below the average cash price for the week of $89.06.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in August 2026 using October 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $95.26, down $5.03 for the week, and $5.59 above the average cash price for the week of $89.67.
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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in August 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $109.30, up $2.64 for the week, and $6.87 above the average cash price for the week of $102.43.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in August 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $106.67, up $10.66 for the week, and $2.75 below the average cash price for the week of $109.42.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $96.00, down $11.13 for the week, and $14.14 below the average cash price for the week of $110.14.
It’s a steep learning curve getting used to a new diet, flavors and textures, as well as pans, feeders, waterers and other equipment. Help pigs get excited about these new tools within the first 48 hours weaning off milk, as it gives them a desire for mealtime throughout their lives.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $103.58, up $2.28 for the week, and $4.06 below the average cash price for the week of $107.64.
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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using July 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $99.57, up $5.64 for the week, and $8.60 above the average cash price for the week of $90.97.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using July 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $93.94, up $2.79 for the week, and $10.61 above the average cash price for the week of $83.33.
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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using July 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $91.14, up $12.51 for the week, and $13.94 above the average cash price for the week of $77.20.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using June 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $78.63, up $0.30 for the week, and $6.12 above the average cash price for the week of $72.51.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using June 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $78.33, up $3.67 for the week, and $8.15 above the average cash price for the week of $70.18
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in May 2026 using June 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $74.67, up $5.66 for the week, and $5.76 above the average cash price for the week of $68.91.
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