Illinois Hogs & Pigs report

Illinois inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2024 was 5.70 million head, up 3 percent from March 1, 2024 and up 5 percent from last year.

Breeding inventory, at 660,000 head, was down 10,000 from the previous quarter and down 10,000 from last year. Market hog inventory, at 5.04 million head, was up 3 percent from last quarter and up 5 percent from last year. The March-May 2024 pig crop, at 3.35 million head, was up 7 percent from 2023.

Sows farrowing during this period totaled 300,000 head, up 25,000 from a year ago. The average pigs saved per litter was 11.15 for the March-May period, compared with 11.35 last year.