Rural Iowa — An agricultural economist says he doesn’t see anything in the near future to slow the growth in the hog industry.
David Miller, director of research and commodity services for the Iowa Farm Bureau, says today’s hog producers continue to be more efficient.
Purdue ag economist Chris Hurt says while the increase of pigs per litter has slowed slightly over the years – it is still on the positive side.
The USDA reported a two percent increase in pigs per litter for September to November, one percent higher than pre-report estimates.
