The Missouri pork industry is seeing a renewed sense of optimism in the New Year, according to Missouri Pork’s executive director, Scott Hays. Despite recent years of lackluster profitability leading some farmers to exit the industry, Hays believes that the bounce-back in prices is a positive sign for pork producers. While some larger farms have closed or been sold to others, efficiency in hog production has improved, leading to similar pig production numbers despite a slight decrease in the sow herd nationwide over the past two years. Hays expressed cautious optimism for the industry’s future, stating that producers need time to recover before any significant expansion can occur. The outlook for the Missouri pork industry was discussed at the Missouri Pork Expo, where Hays shared his insights on the current state of affairs. This resurgence of hope and positive indicators for the pork industry in Missouri are sparking renewed interest and confidence among producers as they look toward the future.
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