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The quarterly look at hogs and pigs by the USDA showed record inventory for March 1st since the USDA began keeping records in the 1970s.   Livestock Analyst Shayle Shagam said that could mean a rough time for prices though.   “Even with relatively moderate grain prices, producer margins probably be squeezed and that may be part of the reason why when you move into their intentions for production i

The USDA released their latest Hogs and Pigs report last week and it showed a four percent increase over last year, and a new record high for 2016.   Purdue Economist Chris Hurt said even with record totals, the slaughter numbers can keep packing capacity from overflowing.  ...