National Hog Farmer
Illinois pork producers donate over 101,000 pounds of pork
In addition to funding provided by Illinois Pork, farmers can donate hogs to the program.
Meat Signal
The donation of over 101,000 pounds of pork by Illinois producers is a positive development, but it represents a small fraction of overall market supply and will have minimal impact on wholesale lean hog prices, so you should maintain your current purchasing strategy. Focus on monitoring live cattle and feeder cattle futures and USDA reports for broader market trend indicators to inform your future protein procurement decisions.