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Fewer Pigs Forecast to Shrink Pork Supply
Washington June 20 21 The Agriculture Department estimates a nine percent drop in pig production this year cutting pork and ham supplies. About 117 000 farmers plan to raise 93 107 000 pigs, down from last year’s 302 389 900 and the 10 year average 92 554 000. Through November farmers aim to produce 36 500 000 pigs a nine percent decline from last year. Piglets fatten for six months will hit markets next winter and spring. Last fall’s crop was 40 182 000 with a 10 year average of 36 312 000.
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