The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture's Statistics Service reveals a slight increase in the number of pigs on US farms as of June 1, totaling 74.5 million, which is 1% higher than last year and slightly more than March 2024. The report highlights a mix of 68.5 million slaughter pigs and 6.01 million breeding pigs. Between March and May 2024, 34.0 million pigs were successfully weaned, marking a 2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. With an average of 11.56 pigs per litter, hog producers in the US are experiencing a notable increase in efficiency. Iowa leads as the state with the largest pig census, followed by Minnesota and North Carolina, with head counts of 24.6 million, 9.20 million, and 7.60 million, respectively.