U.S. Swine Newsletter

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USDA trims red meat forecast

USDA lowered 2026 and 2027 pork production forecasts due to slower slaughter pace, lighter weights, and smaller expected pig supplies.

Why such low hog prices?

Weak hog demand, seasonal slaughter increases, and tight packer margins are contributing to lower hog prices despite relatively stable production levels.

USDA announces $8 billion fuel relief program

USDA's new $8 billion fuel relief program may ease farm operating costs, although direct benefits for pork producers remain uncertain.

SHIC AASV webinar outlines resources for addressing New World Screwworm

Producers are encouraged to prepare for and report suspected screwworm cases.

Data-driven etiology helps prioritize disease threats based on real-world data

A tool developed by Iowa State University is helping identify changes in swine disease diagnosis to assess disease risk.

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Understanding hog trailer contamination and re-contamination

This episode looks at the risk of contamination on hog trailers as pigs move from different farms to harvest plants.

Insights from the September 2026 USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report

Discussion on record productivity offsets shrinking hog herds and other key takeaways.

Hatchery - Labor

Pilgrim's | Broadway, VA

Field Manager

JBS Live Pork | Remote / Work-From-Home, IA

Swine Veterinarian

Pipestone Management | Rensselaer, IN

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Chg

Corn Dec 26
455-0	455-0	448-4	448-6s	-6-2

Feeder Cattle Jan 27
346.025	347.225	343.650	347.100s	+1.100

Lean Hogs Dec 26
64.425	64.600	61.625	62.025s	-2.650

Live Cattle Dec 26
231.200	231.575	229.750	230.850s	-0.350

Soybean Nov 26
1252-0	1261-4	1242-0	1243-0s	-9-4

Wheat Dec 26
616-6	618-4	609-6	610-2s	-5-6

Cdn Dollar Dec 26
0.71505	0.71545	0.71310	0.71325s	-0.00170

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