312-242-7905 Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Corn futures are consolidating recent huge losses but there’s no indication of a bottom. A close in May below Friday’s low of 606 ¾ will send prices to my downward target which is 590 and again at 580....
State and federal courts have long held that a constitutional taking may occur from government-induced flooding. The Indiana Supreme Court recently handed down a unanimous decision explaining how courts should analyze permanent and temporary takings by flood waters. This...
What does disease cost? It ultimately depends on what disease (or diseases) your pig farm is challenged with – but disease has a cost and it can be measured in dollars and cents. Dr. Adam Schelkopf described it another...
A few weeks ago, I was thrilled to check off an item on my bucket list! Through a lot of “bugging” of Hormel Foods personnel, I finally got a tour of the Hormel plant in Austin, MN. For over...
Pork Cutout Has Edged Higher For Seven Weeks
By Dennis Smith
312-242-7905
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Open interest was lower in corn yesterday but higher in all other contracts traded including wheat, soy, soymeal and soyoil. Some analysts have turned bullish based upon the continued drought...
This week, we are attending the Annual Meat Conference in Texas to showcase the high quality and sustainability of red meat products from the UK.
The exhibition will provide UK pork exporters with the opportunity to network with more than...
The period of time before and after farrowing is a particularly risky time for sows. Sow health issues are common at this point in the reproductive cycle. Poor outcomes from these peri-farrowing health issues can result in reduced performance,...
“Is my business producing enough profit to be financially sustainable in the future?” is a question that I often receive when visiting with producers. “Show me the numbers,” kind of like “show me the money,” is often my initial...
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the United States on February 14 as a celebration of romance and love. Gifts of cards, candy and signs of affection, such as hugs and kisses are common. However, the latter should be reserved...
Schweinshaxe or Pork Knuckle, Served at a Traditional Bavarian Restaurant. Photo by author.
In North America, pork is a staple meat in many households, but few have heard of the culinary delight that is pork knuckle. This German dish, also...