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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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Jim Long Pork Commentary: European Road Trip week 2

2017-08-14 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

This past week we were in France, Paris for a bit, but most of our time was in Brittany, where about 70% of Frances pig production is located.

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Jim Long Pork Commentary: European Road Trip, England, Netherlands and Germany

2017-08-01 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

This past week we met producers from England, Netherlands and Germany. Our Observations:

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Jim Long Pork Commentary: Summer market continues to be lucrative

2017-07-25 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

The summer hog market continues to provide strong profits. Lean Hogs over 90¢ lb. Last year same time U.S lean hogs were averaging 72¢ lb. The difference at least $36 per head to the better. Huge profit margin improvement.

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Pork Commentary by Jim Long: National Pork Industry Conference Report July 17, 2017

2017-07-18 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

Last week we attended the National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) held at Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Their were approximately 950 registrants for the four day conference. NPIC had many speakers and events. Our observations:

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