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PEDV Outbreaks Temper Production Expansion
2013-11-08 19:10:00| National Hog Farmer
By Joe Vansickle USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) released today forecasts lower total red meat and poultry production for both 2013 and 2014 compared to projections in September. Pork production is reduced from last month based on third quarter data and a slower pace of slaughter in October and November. Pork production forecast for 2014 is also reduced. The September Hogs and Pigs report reflected producer intentions to expand sows farrowing through early 2014, supported by moderating feed costs. read more
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