Weaner pigs
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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in January 2027 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $22.10, down $4.58 for the week, and $24.25 below the average cash price for the week of $46.35.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in January 2027 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $26.68, down $6.51 for the week, and $23.53 below the average cash price for the week of $50.21.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in January 2027 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $33.18, up $0.50 for the week, and $16.34 below the average cash price for the week of $49.52.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in January 2027 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $32.68, up $5.65 for the week, and $16.15 below the average cash price for the week of $48.83.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in December 2026 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $27.04, up $3.34 for the week, and $20.77 below the average cash price for the week of $47.81.
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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in December 2026 using February 2027 futures, the weaner breakeven was $23.70, down $4.84 for the week, and $22.81 below the average cash price for the week of $46.51.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in December 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $28.53, up $1.32 for the week, and $20.17 below the average cash price for the week of $48.70.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in December 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $27.21, down $9.42 for the week, and $25.08 below the average cash price for the week of $52.29.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in November 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $36.63. This is down $3.13 for the week, and $20.00 below the average cash price for the week of $56.63.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in November 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $39.76, down $6.06 for the week, and $26.17 below the average cash price for the week of $65.93.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in November 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $45.83, down $2.09 for the week, and $24.91 below the average cash price for the week of $70.74.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in November 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $47.91, down $14.23 for the week, and $26.61 below the average cash price for the week of $74.52.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in October 2026 using December 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $62.14, up $1.76 for the week, and $14.31 below the average cash price for the week of $76.45.
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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