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U.S. Swine Population Declines to 74.5 Million

10/1/2025

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U.S. Department of Agriculture's Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report shows total U.S. swine at 74.5 million as of September 1, 2025.
That level is down 1% from September 2024, up 1% from June 2025.
Market hogs total 68.5 million.
Breeding animals total 5.93 million.
Iowa is top producer; Minnesota and North Carolina account for over half the U.S. herd.

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Story summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report shows total U.S. swine at 74.5 million as of September 1, 2025.
That level is down 1% from September 2024, up 1% from June 2025.
Market hogs total 68.5 million.
Breeding animals total 5.93 million.
Iowa is top producer; Minnesota and North Carolina account for over half the U.S. herd.