The USDA releases its Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report later today. University of Kentucky livestock economist Kenny Burdine says production efficiency continues to be the story for the U.S. hog industry. “We’re adding probably a percent and 1/2 or so to pork production every year just based on productivity,” he says. “Just an incredible case […]
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