High interest rates play a role in mounting consumer debt. When  interest rates are high, more of a person's payment is being  applied to interest versus principal. Because â¦ of this, it takes the  consumer longer to payoff their debt.3 people found this useful.igh interest rates play a role in mounting consumer debt. When  interest rates are high, more of a person's payment is being  applied to interest versus principal. Because â¦ of this, it takes the  consumer longer to payoff their debt. 3 people found this useful.
Half Pigs: The price for a half pig is $5.00/lb based on final hanging weight at the butcher after slaughter. A typical half pig hangs at 90 lbs so the pig cost is typically $580 or so. The slaughter is $40 and the butchering (cutting & vacuum packaging) is $90.
A huge drop in cost of production, and high hog prices set up high returns, Hurt said. The agricultural economist mentioned that in 2013 the 100-pound live weight quarterly average was $64, and the estimated quarterly average for 2014 per 100-pound live weight is $69. The 2014 quarterly breakdown is as follows: 1  The first quarter will be $65 per 100-pound live weight.