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U.S. Pork Supply Outlook: Hog Slaughter, Weights and Price Trends Heading Into the Holidays
Pork supply is currently on the upswing, consistent with the seasonal trend for this time of year. While official USDA data is missing, preliminary estimates put slaughter at near 2.9 million head per week, just shy of last year’s levels.
Swine Health
The Road to a Healthier Herd: National Swine Health Strategy Progress
Steady progress continues to be made on the producer-led U.S. National Swine Health Strategy – an essential part of a larger goal to improve the lives of pigs and people.
Market Growth
Exploring Opportunities for U.S. Pork in South Korea
U.S. Pork representatives joined USMEF on the Heartland trip to South Korea, the fifth-largest export market for U.S. Pork. The trip highlighted pork demand and promising opportunities to deepen the relationship.
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Pork Market Situation and Outlook
Pork trim prices were counter seasonally higher in the previous three weeks but the increase in supply has finally started to catch up with this market. Strong demand should keep prices above year ago levels but prices in Nov/Dec are expected to be lower than current levels.
Pork Checkoff News
Building on a Strong Foundation for a Bright Pork Future
New NPB CEO David Newman outlines his focus for the next 100 days and how the Pork Checkoff is working toward long-term industry success.
Swine Health
Protecting Herd Health and Enhancing Traceability: U.S. SHIP House of Delegates Annual Meeting
The 2025 annual U.S. SHIP House of Delegates meeting was held in early September for producers, industry leaders and state animal health officials. Leveraging expertise and guidance from NPB’s swine health team, the meeting facilitated insightful and diversified conversations about collaborating to support the future of animal health.
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Modest Pork Supply Growth Expected In 2026
The results of the ‘Hogs and Pigs’ survey will be published on Thursday. Expectations are for a very modest increase in supply this winter following with some supply expansion next spring and summer.
Pork Checkoff News
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Foreign Animal Disease Exercises
NPB helps producers prepare for and manage foreign animal diseases (FADs). FAD readiness exercises serve as practical training sessions for industry stakeholders in the event of an unthinkable disease outbreak.
Profit Maximizer
Pork Supply Continues to Fall Short of Estimates, Supporting Pork Prices
Pork supply continues to fall short of estimates, supporting pork prices, especially for raw material used in processed items. Hams, bellies, and trim are all up double digits from last year as short-bought buyers scramble for spot market product.
Pork Checkoff News
National Pork Board Taps David Newman to Lead the Organization as CEO
NPB has named David Newman as its next CEO. He brings proven leadership and a strong commitment to serving America’s pig farmers.
Pork Checkoff News
Real Pork Scholars: Delivering Exponential Value to the Industry’s Future
The first cohort of the Real Pork Scholars program wrapped up this summer, and the impact is already clear. This program supports graduate and professional students with mentorship, training and networking — broadening their view of career paths in the pork industry.
