U.S. third quarter pork production may be lower than expected

However, the number of weaned pigs is increasing, thus contributing to the increase in market hogs.

As of March 1, there were 74.6 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms.

As of September 2023, there was a total inventory of 74.3 million head on U.S. farms.

Building on a robust first-half performance, July exports of U.S. pork continued to outpace year-ago levels, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

Led by another outstanding month in Mexico and robust demand for variety meat, exports of U.S. pork continued to gain momentum in May, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

The USDA report "Concentration and Competition in U.S. Agribusiness" sheds light on the United States swine industry.

Researchers used an epidemiological model to look at the different ways a potential outbreak in the southeastern U.S. could unfold.

The legislation specifies that the term "meat" does not include an analogue product or a cell-cultured product and that these products must be clearly labelled as such.

The National Retail Benchmarking study aims to improve the position of pork in the market by focusing on the quality and consistency of pork, as well as various meat case metrics.

A Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group has been formed to focus on the workforce issues faced by the nation's agricultural producers.

Senators introduced the EATS Act to ensure state autonomy over agricultural practices following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 12.