Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

2014 USDA March 1 Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report suggesting hog supplies will be -4-5% in 14 vs. 13 but USDA overstating the numbers, this report is bearish as futures were factoring in a high drop in supplies but bullish for Grain Stocks Report on Monday March 31st, 2014!

MARCH 1 HOG INVENTORY

USDA ESTIMATE

(% VS. A YEAR AGO)

PRE REPORT AVERAGE ANALYST ESTIMATES 

(% VS. A YEAR AGO)

ANALYST RANGE OD ESTIMATES

ALL HOGS INVENTORY ON MARCH 1

97

94.6

92.0 – 97.1

KEPT FOR BREEDING

100

99.4

98.9 – 100.7

KEPT FOR MARKETING

96

94.1

96.2 – 96.9

DEC- FEB PIG CROP

97

96.4

90.8 - 101.4

DEC- FEB PIGS PER LITTER

95

96.4

92.9 - 99.8

DEC – FEB FARROWING INTENTIONS

103

100

97.8 – 101.3

MAR – MAY FARROWING INTENTIONS

102

100.5

98.6 – 102.0

JUNE – AUGUST FARROWING INTENTIONS

102

100.9

99.0 – 102.0

HOGS WEIGHING UNDER 50

96

93.5

87.7 – 98.9

HOGS WEIGHING 50 - 119

94

94.2

91.0 – 97.8

HOGS WEIGHING 120 - 179

97

94.1

92.3 – 98.1

HOGS WEIGHING 180 & OVER

95

95.2

93.9 – 97.3

Views: 164

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Call Josh if you would like to ask any pork marketing questions.

Thanks,

Moe Agostino

Reply to Discussion

RSS

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Grupo Bimbo Challenges U.S. Tariffs in Trade Lawsuit

Grupo Bimbo takes legal action against U.S. tariffs imposed under an “economic emergency” claim.

Breaking Barriers -- Why 2026 Is the Year of the Women Farmer

The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Women Farmer, signaling a global commitment to gender equality in agriculture. Does gender equality in agriculture exist in Canada?

Is the Year of the Women Farmer Worth Celebrating in the U.S.?

Compared to their male counterparts, female producers are more likely to live on the farms they operate.

What are machinery manufacturers excited about for 2026?</

John Deere and CLAAS are excited about upgrades for 2026.

Carryover Seed Explained: Certified, Tested, and More Valuable Than Ever

From bumper crops to insurance against bad harvests, carryover seed plays a bigger role than many people realize. Carryover seed is becoming a more visible part of the Alberta seed landscape, but according to seed growers and testing experts, its presence is nothing new. In fact, having carryover seed on hand often presents a strategic advantage for both seed growers and farmers. The Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers’ Association (ABCSG) has offered a carryover listing service since around 2009, before the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) added carryover capability to the national Seed Locator in 2018. For Greg Stamp of Stamp Seeds, carryover seed — certified seed that simply wasn’t sold the year it was produced — is a natural part of running a pedigreed seed business. Predicting dryland yields isn’t exact, he says, and some years he produces more seed than expected. “Sometimes we expect 20 bushels of durum and get 40 or 50,” he says. “That becomes two years’ worth. We

© 2026   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service