The Current Facts section of CurrentinPork.com will look back and compare unique facts about the Pork industry and life in general from a period of time in history compared to now. This month, we’re looking at the 1950’s and the 2000’s.

1950’s

US Population: 151,325,798

Grain Prices (Corn): $1.35

Hog Prices: $18.00

Billboard #1 Artist: South Pacific

President: Harry Truman

KY Derby Winner: Middleground

Cost of Gallon of Gas: 18 cents

Tech Innovation: First Credit Card (diner)

2000’s

US Population: 309,162,581

Grain Prices (Corn): $1.86

Hog Prices: $43.35

Billboard #1 Artist: Santana

President: Bill Clinton

KY Derby Winner: Fusachi Pegasus

Cost of Gallon of Gas: $1.50

Tech Innovation: ipod