The article highlights the current state of the hog market, discussing the recent dip in lean hog futures and cash prices due to a decrease in slaughter weeks following the holidays. It attributes this to the ongoing effect of a shorter supply of hogs both domestically and globally, coupled with reduced beef and poultry production, leading to an expected rebound in prices. The article also brings attention to the challenges in the grain market and expresses concerns over consumer acceptance of Gene-Edited pork, citing a survey and research findings. Furthermore, it discusses data on the increase in finishing mortality in hogs over the past decade, emphasizing the importance of high appetite pigs for lower mortality, lower cost of gain, and faster finishing times, all of which are crucial for profitability in the industry.