December Hogs & Pigs report

Illinois inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2024 was 5.60 million head, up 1 percent from September 1, 2024 and up 2 percent from last year.

Breeding inventory, at 630,000 head, was down 20,000 from the previous quarter but unchanged from last year. Market hog inventory, at 4.97 million head, was up 1 percent from last quarter and up 2 percent from last year.

The September-November 2024 pig crop, at 3.44 million head, was up 2 percent from 2023. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 290,000 head, down 5,000 from a year ago. The average pigs saved per litter was 11.85 for the September-November period, compared with 11.40 last year. Illinois inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2024 was 5.60 million head, up 1 percent from September 1, 2024 and up 2 percent from last year.

Breeding inventory, at 630,000 head, was down 20,000 from the previous quarter but unchanged from last year. Market hog inventory, at 4.97 million head, was up 1 percent from last quarter and up 2 percent from last year. The September-November 2024 pig crop, at 3.44 million head, was up 2 percent from 2023. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 290,000 head, down 5,000 from a year ago. The average pigs saved per litter was 11.85 for the September-November period, compared with 11.40 last year.