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Genesus World Market Report-Brazilian Market September 2010
BRAZILIAN MARKET By Martin Riordan1 The hog market in Brazil has different characteristics in different regions. In the three southern states (South region – Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná), where about 64% of commercial production takes place,... (Continue reading)
Weekly Outlook, Soybean Prices Remain Strong To- September 8th 2010
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 at 7:36 in Market Reports | Comments
(Guide to Podcasting on farmdoc here) Play Now : MP3 (in page player) Download :MP3 (right click to ‘save as’)Subscribe: RSS/iTunes XML September 7, 2010 SOYBEAN PRICES REMAIN STRONG TOO Much of the attention in the crop markets in recent... (Continue reading)
Swine showmen impressed by new barn at State Fair
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 at 7:34 in Latest Nebraska Pork News | Comments
Source: The Grand Island Indepedent The Nebraska State Fair swine barn is impressing more than just those showing hogs, although they are impressed as well. Heidi Weitjes of Riverdale said she has seen quite a few people who are just... (Continue reading)
State Fair Delivers Second Best Attendance in a Decade
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 at 7:25 in Nebraska Pork Producers Featured Stories | Comments
With all eyes on Grand Island, the State Fair delivers huge numbers. More than 309,000 people passed through the gates, the second best crowd in a decade. “Just the number of people here, completely amazing,” said vendor Ron Neseth of Alda. Vendors... (Continue reading)
Farmers Feed US campaign featured at Minnesota state fair
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 at 7:07 in Minnesota Pork Producers Featured Stories | Comments
A campaign to help people learn about agriculture is being promoted at the Minnesota State Fair. Farmers Feed US, a joint effort by 10 agriculture groups, is offering Minnesotans the chance to win one of two $5,000 prizes of free... (Continue reading)
Michael Symon’s Pork Tailgating Playbook
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 at 7:03 in Latest Minnesota Pork News | Comments
Score big this tailgating season with tips from pork MVP, celebrity chef, Michael Symon. Whether you set up camp at your favorite stadium or turn your TV room into game-day headquarters, nothing says “tailgate” quite like pork – it tastes... (Continue reading)
Livestock producers fear GIPSA rule’s vagueness
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 at 6:51 in Latest Iowa Pork Producers News | Comments
Beef and pork producers rallied against USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) proposed federal rule on the buying and selling of livestock at a public meeting held in Fort Collins, Colo., Aug. 27. The meeting on competition in... (Continue reading)
Smithfield Foods Reports Record First Quarter Results
SMITHFIELD, Va., Sep 8, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Smithfield Foods, Inc. /quotes/comstock/13*!sfd/quotes/nls/sfd (SFD 16.30, -0.42, -2.51%) today reported fiscal 2011 first quarter results. Highlights – Net income was $76.3 million, or $.46 per diluted share, an improvement of $184.0... (Continue reading)
Million Meals program aims to feed hungry in land of plenty
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 at 6:33 in Featured Indiana Pork Producers Stories | Comments
David Hardine’s family-owned hog farm had survived nearly two years of economic downturn, including a plunging pork market that meant a $20 loss on every pig sold, when a colleague came to him with a request last summer: Would he... (Continue reading)
Local grower gives back
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 at 6:31 in Latest Indiana Pork Producers News | Comments
Source: Banner Graphic Greencastle farmer Keith Berry was recently honored by Indiana Prairie Farmer Magazine as a Master Farmer for 2010. While the award recognizes Keith’s commitment and contributions to agriculture, it is also a recognition of the many ways... (Continue reading)
Pork Goes Whole Hog in San Francisco
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 at 6:09 in Featured Swine News | Comments
While exquisite food and wine pairings and cooking demonstrations attract thousands of people each summer to San Francisco’s SF Chefs, pork stole the show at the 2010 celebration in Union Square. “Pork was front and center at this premiere event,”... (Continue reading)
New Farm Building Code to Be Monitored Closely
Manitoba’s labor and immigration minister says her department will be closely monitoring the effectiveness of the province’s new agricultural building code when it takes effect this fall. Effective November 1′st Manitoba’s first agricultural building code is scheduled to take effect.... (Continue reading)
Jim Long Pork Commentary, September 7th 2010
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 at 5:31 in Eastern Canada Commentaries, Jim Long Commentary, Western Canada Commentaries | Comments
By Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics Since the end of June, September corn futures have gone from $3.33 a bushel to last Friday’s close of $4.49 a bushel. That is about $1.20 difference. Using the old calculation it... (Continue reading)
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