After New World screwworm was recently discovered in the southern US, Mexico has suspended live animal imports, raising uncertainty for cross-border hog trade
FSIS finalized new swine inspection rules that eliminate certain manual inspection procedures, with the USDA estimating up to $14.7 million in annual savings for pork processors
Pseudorabies detected in US swine herds triggers coordinated response
Consumers trading down are boosting demand for affordable pork options like bacon and sausages, supporting overall value
The hog market is currently due for a corrective increase
Rising cases of PEDv and PRRSV are limiting herd expansion and reducing piglet survival, tightening future supplies and increasing volatility risk
Pork exports saw a modest weekly gain, though volumes remain below recent averages, signaling stable but not accelerating global demand