China's sow herd rises 4.7 percent from year earlier - ag ministry

After 159 past bearish report events, Lean Hogs moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.2% to +1.3%), and +1.0% over 20.

• Apr 19, 2024Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China+0.4%
• Jul 16, 2024China’s Q2 pork output falls from a year ago+3.2%
• Jan 19, 2023China’s 2022 pork output rises to highest in eight years-1.3%
• Jul 20, 2022China's sow herd at end-June up for second straight month | Reuters+2.9%
• Dec 22, 2017Seeds are sown for another year of record production+2.5%

After 1,102 past bearish report events, Corn moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.8% to +1.3%), and +0.0% over 20.

• Feb 28, 2025Prices face pressure as larger U.S. crops expected this year | The Western Producer-2.4%
• Apr 10, 2026CBOT review: Soybeans rise with soymeal | The Western Producer+1.0%
• Mar 20, 2026USDA attachés forecast some changes in China’s oilseeds, cereals | The Western Producer-0.1%
• Jun 30, 2025U.S. grains: Soy futures end mixed; corn and wheat sag after USDA reports | The Western Producer-0.2%
• Nov 9, 2023USDA surprises trade with latest report | The Western Producer-1.5%

After 399 past bearish report events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.4% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -2.4% to +1.2%), and -1.0% over 20.

• Apr 29, 2022Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China-3.3%
• Jul 16, 2024China’s Q2 pork output falls from a year ago+2.6%
• Jan 19, 2023China’s 2022 pork output rises to highest in eight years-2.5%
• Apr 20, 2022China’s Struggling Pig Farmers Should Return to Profit in Third Quarter, Agriculture Ministry Official Says-4.0%
• Jul 3, 2019African swine fever reduces China’s pork production | MU Extension+1.8%