The USDA’s quarterly hogs and pigs report is pointing towards tighter supplies in the coming months.

The March to May pig crop was down 3% on the year 33.584 million head with a 3% decline in sows farrowed and a slight reduction in the number of pigs saved per litter, from 11 to 10.95.

Farrowing intentions for June through August are expected to be 4% lower than the same period a year ago at 3.115 million head, with the USDA projecting a 2% decrease September through November farrowings at 3.084 million head.

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