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The U.S. Hog Industry: Structural Change, Production Systems and Costs, and Manure Management

  • ERR-361

Overview

This study examines changes in U.S. hog production, including changes in the number of hog farms, the use of production contracts, and farm size. Greater detail is provided on current hog farm structure, such as differences in costs by farm size, and use of hog management practices, housing types, and manure management practices.  

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