Pork Report

Pork- The June 1st US total hog and pig inventory was 2% smaller than a year ago.  The June 1st swine breeding herd was 2.7% smaller than 2008 and the least for any date in 4 years.  The impact of fewer hogs on pork production may be mitigated in the coming months, however, as pig per litter yields may continue to trend notably above prior year levels.  The pork markets remain fairly depressed due in a large part to slowed export sales.  The sparerib market is trending lower.  Last year, sparerib prices declined 15% during the next 2 weeks. 

 

Market Trend

Supplies

Price vs. Last Year

Live Hogs

Decreasing

Good

Lower

Belly (bacon)

Steady

Good

Lower

Spare Rib (4.25 & down)

Decreasing

Good

Lower

Ham (23-27 lb)

Decreasing

Good

Lower

Loin (bone-in)

Decreasing

Good

Lower

Baby Back Rib (1.75 & up)

Decreasing

Good

Lower

Tenderloin (1.25 lb)

Decreasing

Good

Lower

Boston Butt, untrimmed 4-8 lb.

Decreasing

Good

Lower

Picnic, untrimmed

Increasing

Good

Lower

SS Picnic, smoker trim boxed

Increasing

Good

Lower

42% Trimmings

Increasing

Good

Lower

72% Trimmings

Decreasing

Good

Lower