I've been watching the corn price thread with interest even though I've got zero worthwhile input. I do however have a question.
I've been approached several times about raising several batches of roaster hogs. Hogs in the 120 lb range for hog roasts. These things are actually running close to $1.60 per lb right now and might justify putting this high priced corn through the hogs.
I raise one batch per year of custom raised hogs for limited customers on a cost + basis and it's always a worthwhile venture. However this would keep me in the market year round and possibly hedging the potential of the slumping corn market.
Anyone else raising roasters or have any input?
I've been approached several times about raising several batches of roaster hogs. Hogs in the 120 lb range for hog roasts. These things are actually running close to $1.60 per lb right now and might justify putting this high priced corn through the hogs.
I raise one batch per year of custom raised hogs for limited customers on a cost + basis and it's always a worthwhile venture. However this would keep me in the market year round and possibly hedging the potential of the slumping corn market.
Anyone else raising roasters or have any input?