Ontario Hog Market Sees Modest Uptick as July Closes

Jul 28, 2025

The Ontario hog market showed a slight rebound for the week ending July 25, with the 100% base formula price rising to $270.92/cwt, up from $267.29 the week prior. This marks a continuation of modest gains through July, with prices still trending well above 2024 levels.

The average dressed price reached $298.50, while highs and lows landed at $309.54 and $263.59, respectively. Dressed weights dipped slightly to 103.89 kg, and Ontario moved 108,327 market hogs, maintaining volume consistent with last year (+1%).

On the piglet side, weaned pig values climbed to $70.44 and feeder pigs hit $111.75, both following the base price trend.

Nationally, federal and provincial slaughter totaled 437,593 head, up 5% over last year, showing strength in Canadian throughput. In Quebec, pool prices rose to $253.78, while the Manitoba calculated hog value held steady at $268.41.

In the U.S., the CME constructed price rose to $109.48/cwt, and the USDA pork cutout closed at $118.26, both showing firmness. The sow slaughter pace dipped slightly, and early weaned pig prices held steady around $55 USD/pig.

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Video: Shearing Delay Leads To Kingston 4H Sheep Show!

What started as a disappointment turned into a day full of surprises, fun, and celebration as we leave Ewetopia Farms behind and head out to the Kingston Fair to watch the 4H sheep show

Today’s vlog was supposed to be another sheep shearing day here at Ewetopia Farms, but when our shearer had to cancel, we suddenly found ourselves with an unexpected free day. Lucky for us, the Kingston Fair was happening — and some of our own sheep (and friends) were competing!

We brought along our shearing helper and headed to the fairgrounds to cheer on the 4H kids and see how our sheep did in the show. From last-minute preparations and sheep showmanship to market lamb competitions and ewe classes, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like at a country fair.

We couldn’t be prouder — our girls walked away with wins in both showmanship and breeding ewe classes! Afterwards, we toured the fair, met a beekeeper with fascinating insights, admired other livestock shows, and wrapped up the evening with motocross stunts and a demolition derby!

Sometimes farm life throws curveballs — but today, it gave us the chance to celebrate community, our sheep, and the next generation of shepherds.