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Pork production ranks high in Missouri’s list of agricultural commodities, generating some of the highest hog and pig sales in the nation.

Look to statistics to see what drives those rankings. We’ve gathered a wide array of data on Missouri’s swine industry, ranging from the number of hog and pig farms in the state — and how it compares to other high producers — to the state’s hog cash receipts and pork exports.

Find both information and resources on our website, or contact our knowledgeable specialists to learn more about Missouri’s top-grade pork commodity.

 

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Farmland Values for Midwestern States

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) conducts a survey of farm real estate values each year and calculates the average value per acre for each state. The following tables show these values for ...

5 Steps to Buying Meat Direct From the Farm

Publication date: May 1, 2022

To access and purchase local meat, consumers have choices. One option is to buy a live animal from a livestock producer and have that animal processed at a custom-exempt, state-inspected or federally inspected facility. Rather than purchase a whole ...

Days Suitable for Fieldwork in Missouri

Publication date: May 1, 2022

The number of days available to complete land-based agricultural activities influences decisions about inputs, such as variety/hybrid planted and pesticide used, and machinery. The limited fieldwork days available for completing crucial tasks — ...

Converting Unused Agriculture Facilities for Aquaculture Use: Swine Barn Conversion for Fish Culture

Publication date: March 1, 2022

This fisheries and aquaculture guide is one in a series being developed jointly by MU Extension and Lincoln University.Charles E. HicksAquaculture Specialist (retired)Lincoln UniversityRobert A. Pierce IIFisheries and Wildlife State SpecialistSchool ...

Cash Rental Rates in Missouri

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2021

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that 9.7 million acres of Missouri cropland and pastureland were rented to farmers who did not own the land. To help both landowners and farmers, the University of Missouri has periodically ...

Hog Finishing Planning Budget

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2021

This budget presents information useful to Missouri swine farmers. The production practices used to develop these cost estimates are common for swine farms in Missouri. Farmers are encouraged to customize this budget to fit their operation. This is ...

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