# Hog prices in the low 70s

> Hog prices are falling seasonally, averaging about $10/cwt lower in November than August over the past decade. Iowa State estimates October farrow-to-finish profit at $33.77 per head and production cost at $61.10/cwt liveweight, while corn prices have been rising.

- Date: 2025-12-01 · published 2025-12-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/22096-hog-prices-in-the-low-70s
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Seasonal slaughter increases and heavier weights are pushing hog prices lower into year-end, while lower feed costs help producer margins. Rising corn prices partly offset this for feed buyers.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: bullish ▲
- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- nationalhogfarmer.com: https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/hog-prices-in-the-low-70s

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