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Hog producers are among those hurt by the drought in Iowa.
Influenced by the high feed prices, hog farmers are seeing a per-animal loss of about $12.80 this year. This is expected to increase to $17.70 next year.
Hogs are a $5 billion dollar industry in Iowa.
The high feed prices caused by the drought have impacted hog producers outside of Iowa as well. One of Canada’s largest hog producers, Big Sky Farms, recently filed for bankruptcy, citing the high feed costs as a major factor. Likewise, many hog producers around the U.S. are reporting heavy losses.
Read more from the Des Moines Register here.
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About Michael Gallagher
I am originally from outside of Chicago, but I have spent the last five years in Iowa pursuing my education. From 2006-2010 I attended Grinnell College, where I received a B.A. in English. Currently, I am a graduate student in the University of Iowa's journalism department.
In addition to my work for CGRER, I write for the non-profit investigative reporting organization Iowa Watch. Previously, I worked as a freelance writer, primarily contributing to Hoopla (The Gazette's arts and culture publication), and I assistant coached the Grinnell College cross country and track teams for a year.
My interests include writing, running, watching the Chicago Bulls, and . . . environmental news!
