2026 Pork Sector Outlook Weaker than 2025 But Still Profitable

The Chief Economist with Ever Ag says, while pork sector profitability has weakened in 2026, pork producers are still in a profitable position. The economic outlook for 2026 was among the highlights last week of World Pork Expo in Des Moines.Dr. Lee Shulz, the Chief Economist with Ever Ag, says 2025 saw the second highest production ever and the highest ever marketings, cash receipts and gross income.