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Hog slaughter comes in lower than expected
2017-11-20 12:00:00| National Hog Farmer
The combination of increased slaughter capacity and lower-than-expected hog numbers has been positive for hog prices this fall.
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Hedge or not to hedge? That is the hog market question
2017-11-15 12:00:00| National Hog Farmer
There are several market drivers that are shaping fourth-quarter prices and hog producer margins throughout this period. The Chinese character, which depicts both danger and opportunity (as one character) comes to mind.
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Jim Long Pork Commentary: U.S. Hog market continues strong
2017-11-07 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Another week of strong seasonal prices in the United States. 53-54% lean hogs 68¢ lb; a year ago, they were 50¢ lb. That’s almost $40 dollars per head higher! Who would have thought.
Is your hog farm prepared to navigate quarantines in a FAD outbreak?
2017-11-03 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
Each year, approximately 25% of all the pork produced in the US is exported to other countries. Imagine if access to those markets closed abruptly. That’s the scenario pork producers would face if a foreign animal disease (FAD) surfaced in the US swine herd, said Patrick Webb, director of swine health programs for the National Pork Board.
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Take advantage of forward hog margin opportunities
2017-10-30 10:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Historical relative weakness in cash hog prices as measured by the gross packer margin has been a troublesome issue for producers particularly those with packer contracts not based on cutout prices.
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