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Jim Long Pork Commentary: US Lean Hog Prices have rapid decline
2017-09-12 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
A month ago US 53-54% lean hog were 84c lb; last Thursday they were 67c lb. A drop of 17c or about $35 per head. Amazing what a few more hogs coming to the market and expectations of even lower prices can do to returns.
Jim Long Pork Commentary: Gene edited pork, will anyone buy?
2017-09-07 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
According to the Pew Research Center nearly 40% of the Americans believe Genetically Modified foods are bad for their health. In Europe we expect the percentage is higher.
Jim Long Pork Commentary: U.S Midwest Road Trip
2017-08-30 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Last week went with two of my boys on a tour of the U.S Midwest. A few weeks ago we were in England and Europe, now my sons go to travel and see a different place, the countryside farmed by the families who emigrated from England and Europe several generations ago.
Jim Long Pork Commentary: Visit with Wens Group
2017-08-23 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
This past week we visited with Global Mega Producer Wens Group of China. Wens are a Genesus Genetic Customer.
Jim Long Pork Commentary: US Hog Prices Continue Strong
2017-08-18 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Last week, the USDA 53-54% National Hog carcass averaged 84¢ lb; same time a year ago, 53-54% lean hog was 67¢ lb. That’s about $35.00 per head year over year to the better. That $35 is really helping producers bottom lines.
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