# Packer Margins Surge to $46 as Hog Producer Losses Deepen

> The West Corn Belt lean carcass value fell $15/cwt to average $44.85/cwt in the week ending Nov. 7. Sterling's farrow-to-finish margin averaged -$44.85 per head, a $30 drop, while packer margins rebounded to about $46 per head.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-12T15:07:45.210Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/95644-packer-margins-surge-to-46-as-hog-producer-losses-deepen
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Weak hog values deepen producer losses and may curb herd rebuilding, while the packer rebound signals softer carcass prices feeding into lower hog demand for feed.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- porkbusiness.com: https://www.porkbusiness.com/markets/market-reports/packer-margins-surge-46-hog-producer-losses-deepen

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