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United States hog inventory up slightly

As of June 1, there were 72.4 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms.

3 July 2023
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As of June 1, there were 72.4 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up slightly from June 2022 and down 1% from March 1, 2023, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

United States quarterly hogs and pigs inventory - July 1. Source: USDA.
United States quarterly hogs and pigs inventory - July 1. Source: USDA.

Of the 72.4 million hogs and pigs, 66.2 million were market hogs, while 6.15 million were kept for breeding. Between March 2023 and May 2023, 32.9 million pigs were weaned on U.S. farms, up 1% from one year earlier. From March 2023 through May 2023, U.S. hog and pig producers weaned an average of 11.36 pigs per litter. U.S. hog producers intend to have 2.94 million sows farrow between June 2023 and August 2023, and 2.95 million sows farrow between September and November 2023.

Iowa hog producers accounted for the largest inventory among the states, with 23.8 million head. Minnesota had the second-largest inventory at 8.70 million head. North Carolina was third with 7.60 million head.

June 29, 2023/ USDA/ United States.
https://www.nass.usda.gov

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