date:Apr 16, 2014
will grow and be able to get to heavy weights but still be able to turn barns. Max Thru Put.
Sow prices are at record levels. 500549 pound sows are averaging 102.67 pounds or over $500 per head. The latest weekly sow marketings of 55,839 head indicates normal sow liquidation.
Last week the USDA indicated cash early wean pigs averaged $86.34 and 40 pound cash feeder pigs averaged $135.40. Both down $5.00 and $3.00 from the week previous. We expect lower prices for both in the coming weeks