Pork production totaled 2.35 billion pounds (1,064,580 metric tons), up slightly from the previous year and the highest April production on record. Hog slaughter totaled 10.7 million head, down 1% from April 2025. The average live weight was up 2 pounds (0.9 kg) from the previous year, at 293 pounds (133 kg).

May 21, 2026/ USDA/ United States.
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