States Losing Market Share
Many traditional Hog Belt states have been losing market share. Factors such as waste management and enough space for setbacks have made new construction in southwest states faster and more economical.
|
State |
Breeding Herd |
Market Hog Marketings |
Total Marketings |
|
South Carolina |
35 |
34 |
33 |
|
Wisconsin |
28 |
29 |
32 |
|
Tennessee |
28 |
39 |
49 |
|
South Dakota |
26 |
26 |
28 |
|
Texas |
23 |
+14 |
+13 |
|
Illinois |
22 |
21 |
19 |
|
Michigan |
17 |
19 |
18 |
|
Iowa |
15 |
7 |
8 |
|
Kentucky |
15 |
27 |
27 |
|
Indiana |
14 |
11 |
11 |
|
Virginia |
12 |
+2 |
+2 |
|
Georgia |
12 |
34 |
31 |
|
Kansas |
11 |
11 |
11 |
|
Nebraska |
6 |
13 |
10 |
|
Ohio |
5 |
12 |
11 |
|
Minnesota |
1 |
+7 |
+8 |
Copyright ©1997 by the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary
Medicine
Faculty: Dr. Paul Pitcher
Student: Sandra Springer,'99