Pork experts say the number of U.S. hogs coming to market the first half of 2023 will be lower compared to a year ago.
Researchers at the Steiner Consulting Group say the number of market hogs was down more than a million head at the start of December. They say the numbers are similar to what we saw in hog slaughter rates in October and November, and if accurate, could signal a downward turn in the hog supply for the next few quarters.
When November wrapped up, ham inventories were nearly 40 percent below the five-year average.
