Hog producers have already farrowed 3 percent more sows this past fall. The larger number of young pigs will begin to move pork production above the previous year's levels in early 2015. Pork Production Up in 2015 U.S. pork production is expected to be up 1 percent in the first quarter of 2015 and 5 percent higher in the second quarter, based largely on the 4 percent larger pig crop last fall as well as 1 percent higher marketing weights. Pork production in the last half of 2015 is expected to be 5-7 percent higher, driven by 3-4 percent larger farrowings this winter and spring, higher weaning rates and small increases in market weights. Hog producers have already farrowed 3 percent more sows this past fall. The larger number of young pig...

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