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Hog Outlook: 2014 Pork Production Forecast Lowered
2014-02-17 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - The February WASDE lowered USDA's forecast of 2014 pork production from 1.7 per cent above 2013 to 1.0 per cent above 2013. It raised their forecast of 51-52 per cent lean hog prices in 2014 to $61-65/cwt pounds of live weight, $1 higher than their January forecast, write Ron Plain and Scott Brown, University of Missouri.
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CME: Pork Demand in Great Shape
2014-02-17 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - Pork demand remains in great shape. The pork cutout has held up quite well compared to year ago levels even as total pork production is running significantly above year ago levels, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
Weekly Overview: Chinese Government Policy and Opportunities for Pork Exports
2014-02-17 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
GLOBAL - A new report looks at the development of agriculture in China, which includes government encouragement for large, modern farms of all types, writes Jackie Linden. At a recent conference, the UK's farming minister talked about the great potential for pig meat exports to countries such as China. Meanwhile, there have been new cases of African Swine Fever in Russia and in Canada, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea has now been reported in a second province, Manitoba.
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High Market Prices Expected for Pork Industry in 2014
2014-02-14 20:09:00| National Hog Farmer
By: Ashley Bechman Purdue University Agricultural Economist takes a closer look at the pork industry in 2014 Lower production costs and increasing market prices on the horizon are nudging the expansion of the U.S. pork industry. Chris Hurt, Purdue University agricultural economist, predicts that 2014 will be a good year for the pork industry with expected high market prices per 100-pound live weight, especially in the second quarter. read more
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PED Virus Threatens Wisconsin's Pork Industry
2014-02-13 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - Pig farmers across Wisconsin are on alert for a deadly swine virus sweeping across the country. The virus is causing a growing concern 4-H members won't be able to show pigs this summer at county fairs.
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