Some pork producers say there are several economic issues that are impacting the growth of the industry.
President of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association Mark Wright with Whitman Pig Company says profitability has been a significant factor, and California’s Proposition 12 law could be the biggest threat due to the cost of retrofitting facilities. “It’s going to come down to a business decision. Obviously, pork producers that convert to Prop 12, there will be a cost up front.”
Scott Spilker owns a nursery to finish operation and says consumer demand is holding steady.
