It’s important for pig farmers to take a close look at the balance sheet because it helps set the fundamental outlook moving forward into the coming year. Lee Schulz, chief economist with Ever.Ag, says one of the key highlights has been production, which was projected to be down about 1.2 percent. That decline has tracked closely with year-to-date numbers, and the same can be said for U.S. pork exports, which have also remained largely in line with expectations.
Looking ahead, Schulz notes there is the potential for slightly softer pork prices as the industry moves into 2026.
Schulz stressed to pork producers that no two years are alike. The market is offering opportunities now and looking at forecasted profitability in 2026. Producers are encouraged to continue collaborating with professionals on their risk management plans.
Pork Checkoff funds are being used to produce this report with the purpose of helping pork producers understand publicly available information. Pork Checkoff funds are used to provide this audio news release with the purpose of helping pork producers understand publicly available information. The views expressed by Lee Schulz are his and not those of the National Pork Board.
