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On average, Iowa pork producers lost $32 dollars per hog last year, up $5 in losses compared to the previous worst year in 1998.

Ag exports over the last calendar year could be called a mixed bag

Program will include National Pork Board updates, a pork market outlook and hot topics in swine health.

Editor’s note: The following was written by Lee Schulz, Iowa State University Extension economist, for the January Ag Decision Maker newsletter.

Topics include facility types, markets, foot health and beef x dairy.

Just in time for some mid-winter learning, the Iowa Beef Center is hosting a five-part feedlot webinar series beginning Feb. 1. Iowa State University extension beef specialist Erika Lundy-Woolfolk is organizing the series that will be held every Thursday in February.

Predicted 2.4% increase in 2024 pork production due to large increases in pigs per litter.

After a difficult 2023, hog producers could see better conditions in 2024, but they still face a tough economic situation, Iowa State University Extension economist Lee Schulz says.

After a difficult 2023, hog producers could see better conditions in 2024, but they still face a tough economic situation, Iowa State University Extension economist Lee Schulz says.

Farmers are seeing input costs level off or decline for 2024, but costs still remain at fairly high levels compared to a few years ago. And costs could be even