Hogs and pigs are one of the main sources of meat in the United States, and there is a thriving domestic pork market. As of March 2023, Iowa had an inventory of about 23.5 million hogs and pigs, making it the top producer of swine in the country by a large margin. In that same year, the second largest producer of hogs and pigs was Minnesota, with about nine million head.
Swine Production
Pigs have several advantages over other livestock. They are good at converting animal feed into meat and do not require large grazing areas. In addition, almost every part of the pig can be eaten or processed, making them an efficient source of meat. Thus, raising pigs for consumption is a good investment for small-scale farmers and factory farms alike.
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