USDA released its quarterly Hogs and Pigs report today. The numbers were in line with pre-report expectations. The inventory of all hogs and pigs on 1 June was 75.1 million head. This was up slightly from 1 June 2024, and up 1 percent from 1 March 2025.
Breeding inventory, at 5.98 million head, was down slightly from last year, and down slighthly from March. Market hog inventory, at 69.2 million head was up slightly from last year and up 1 percent from last quareter. The March through May pig crop was up 1 percent from 2024. Sows farrowed totaled 2.91 million, down slightly from 2024, and represents 49 percent of the sow herd. Obviously, pigs saved per litter increased to 11.75, a new record, and up from the previous record of 11.56 in Mar...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
Key Takeaways: Drought remains a major threat to global agricultural production, particularly in regions with limited rainfall and growing water scarcity. Commercially available drought-tolerant traits in corn, soybeans, and wheat have generally delivered modest yield improvements, limiting th...
Key Takeaways: Peace at last in the Persian Gulf? Over the weekend, the U.S. announced and Iranian officials confirmed a peace agreement, with formal ratification set for Geneva on 19 June. The announcement means the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen fully and toll-free within 30 days.&n...
