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Best pigs breeds for Corn Belt Core.

1 breed reviewed across 1 purpose categories. Reviews are based on independent extension publications and USDA livestock research.

Humid continental with the highest-productivity row-crop soils in the United States. Long-enough season for full-RM corn (108–115) and MG 2.5–3.8 soybeans.

Direct Marketing / Specialty

Best for direct marketing / specialty — Corn Belt Core

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Berkshire

Excellent

Strong heritage-pork direct-marketing channels in Chicago, Twin Cities, Indianapolis. Iowa State Swine Extension has substantial heritage-pig research available.

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BerkshireExcellent
Iowa, Illinois, Indiana have both the heritage-pork direct-marketing channels and the seedstock infrastructure for Berkshire production.

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