Weaner pigs
When a South Dakota farmer wanted to return home, putting up his own nursery barn was the avenue that helped him be his own boss and continue as the fourth generation pork producer in his family.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 90,420 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $38.92, down $0.57 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig volume was above average with 82,708 head being reported which is 120% of the 52-week average. Cash prices were $39.49, down $0.83 from a week ago.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 72,673 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $40.32, up $0.51 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 84,100 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $39.81, down $0.09 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 18,775 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $76.17, down $2.85 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 83,506 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $41.25, down $0.29 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 8,375 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $79.30, down $15.88 per head from last week.
Not only does the Q1 2024 sow and grow-finish data compiled by MetaFarms indicate improved mortality rates, but this past quarter marks the highest quarterly average daily gain (ADG) in the history of MetaFarms data.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 51,210 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $41.92, down $3.46 per head from last week.
Ensuring the health and safety of our pigs is a top priority for every producer. While we often focus on biosecurity measures at sow farms, it’s just as crucial to implement strong protocols in wean-to-finish barns.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 17,330 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $103.01, up $5.63 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 8,885 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $97.38, down $0.76 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 71,525 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $48.41, down $1.39 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 30,075 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $94.21, up $1.53 per head from last week.
Cash traded weaner pig volume was above average this week with 101,425 head being reported, which is 157% of the 52-week average.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 17,310 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $92.74, up $7.29 per head from last week.
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Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 75,519 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $56.50, up $0.88 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 14,133 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $78.23, up $3.92 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 58,053 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $52.73, up $3.50 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 15,675 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $67.47, up $10.15 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig volume was above average this week with 66,465 head being reported, which is 107 percent of the 52-week average.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 4,470 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $47.85, down $0.61 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 4,700 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $47.02, down $1.77 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 73,250 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $34.75, up $2.28 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 8,075 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $49.60, up $3.49 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 100,545 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $32.23, up $1.84 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 12,073 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $43.66, up $0.89 per head from last week.