A better cost environment and resilient demand are supporting the outlook for global pork markets, but trade vulnerabilities and disease pressures remain risk factors.
Global trade is facing challenges from geopolitical dynamics. China’s launch of an antidumping probe into EU...
I have been lending in the swine industry for almost 27 years and this past year has been the most difficult to navigate. By mid-April, we saw profits return, giving producers the opportunity to rebuild working capital and allowing...
With summer barbecues lighting up across the country and BLT season around the corner, the time has come for those in Canada’s hog/pork supply chain to breathe a little easier and take note of some good news. After several...
Inflation has been running hot for a prolonged period and while some relief from the heat is evident, consumers are exhausted from historically high food prices and now exhibiting greater frugality.
In 2024, hosting a 10-person barbecue on...
Pro Farmer reported at the end of May that “the Fed’s Beige Book noted 10 of 12 districts reported slight or modest economic growth (in May), while the other two had no change in activity. The Fed noted, “Agricultural...
Summary: The global pork industry is showing signs of recovery as it approaches the second quarter of 2024, with several key factors influencing its path to improved profitability. After months of decline, sow herd numbers are stabilizing, suggesting a...
R&D Tax Credits: Easing the Cost of Innovation for Pork Producers
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As the pork industry nears the end of 2024’s first fiscal quarter, producers around the country are examining the finances of their facilities....
The March USDA Hogs and Pigs report, as analyzed by Rabobank, reveals a positive outlook for the pork industry, marked by several key trends:
Breeding Herd and Productivity: While there were modest declines in the breeding herd (-2.1% YOY),...
Pork/Hogs: The December Hogs and Pigs report showed 1 percent more market hogs than a year ago and just 2 percent fewer breeding animals. Adjusting quarterly pork production forecasts to information in the report resulted in a 2024 production...
The pork industry is experiencing a notable resurgence characterized by a series of favorable trends and market dynamics. Amidst these shifts, both domestic and international factors are playing pivotal roles in shaping the industry's trajectory.
In recent times, wean-to-finish operations,...