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Alberta Pork Market Report – Week Ending April 18, 2025

Alberta Pork reports that pricing remains stable in the province, with the Alberta formula-based price at $2.3417/kg. However, producers in Ontario and Quebec continue to face lower prices, with Ontario’s 100% formula base dropping to $2.1440/kg and Quebec’s price now at $1.9768/kg.

Other Highlights:

  • U.S. hog futures (June 2025) show improvement, rebounding to $98.03 USD/cwt.

  • Canadian dollar climbed to $0.7217 USD, which may influence export dynamics.

  • Weaned pig prices: $55.74/pig | Feeder pigs: $88.44/pig.

  • U.S. cash early weaned pig prices declined to $41.68/pig.

  • Western Canadian slaughter: 444,917 head (110% compared to last year).

Feed Costs:

  • Old crop corn: $244.77/tonne (farm-delivered).

  • Soybean meal: $472.79/tonne (Hamilton).

  • DDGS: steady at $245/tonne.

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