Farmers Forced to Euthanize Pigs as Meat Plants Slow Production

NPPC is seeking additional federal government support to compensate farmers for hogs they have to euthanize to prevent animal suffering and for funding to address depopulation and disposal costs. “Without this and other assistance—including expanded direct payments to producers without restrictions to address severe losses as marketed hog values have plummeted—thousands of pork producers will be forced to liquidate their farms and other assets,” Gantz says. “Reduced pork production and significant industry consolidation will follow, leading to higher food prices for consumers.”