Review of the U.S Hog Market - August 2003
Our Monthly look at the trends in US Hog Market and what effect these may have on future prices - Written by James Mintert, Kansas State University. This months report discusses how the industry has returned to profitability this spring and, based on July’s weekly sow slaughter, it looks like liquidation is coming to an end. During July sow slaughter fell nearly 3% below last year.