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U.S. pork demand strong, but trade disputes could hit exports

By Michael Hirtzer, Theopolis Waters February 13, 2018

American consumers are snapping up plentiful low-cost pork, but U.S. farmers are worried that trade spats with key export markets in China, Mexico and Canada could hurt a lucrative part of their pork business. The domestic demand outlook remains bright, thanks to the strong U.S. economy, upcoming spring grilling season and Easter holiday ham purchases.[...]

Hogs, News

Bacon fans stay loyal, but futures wobble

By P.J. Huffstutter, Theopolis Waters November 6, 2015

Standing at the meat counter at a Mariano’s grocery store in Chicago, a half-dozen customers bantered with the butchers about the recent World Health Organization report linking processed meat to colorectal cancer. “Give me two pounds of bacon,” said Roland Marks, 47, a software engineer, rolling his eyes. “I’ll take my chances.” It is too[...]

Hogs, Livestock

Smithfield says it will meet China’s deadline on pork

By Theopolis Waters March 1, 2013

China wants third-party verification that imports are free of the additive that promotes lean muscle growth

Smithfield Foods Inc., the world’s largest pork processor, said Feb. 21 it will be able to supply pork that is free of the feed additive ractopamine in time to meet a March 1 deadline by China. China, the world’s largest pork consumer and the third-largest market for U.S. pork with sales of over $800 million last[...]

Hogs, Livestock, Livestock Markets

Analysts expect fewer pigs and higher prices next year 

By Theopolis Waters November 29, 2012

Pork stocks in U.S. warehouses in September soared to a record high for that month, a sign the rush to market hogs this summer due to high feed costs may mean fewer hogs and less pork next year. The bulk of the price gains could come in the second half of next year, analysts said. “We slaughtered[...]

U.S. livestock: Lower cash, pork prices send CME hog futures lower

August 2, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs closed lower for a third straight day on Thursday, posting new lows for the contract, following downward-trending prices for market-ready, or cash hogs and wholesale pork values, traders said. Plentiful hog supplies and some plants shutting down temporarily to perform routine maintenance, which is typical this time[...]

Hogs, Livestock, News

U.S. pork stocks balloon as prices curb appetites 

By Theopolis Waters March 29, 2012

Reuters / High meat and gasoline prices have curbed consumers’ appetite for pork, which caused the meat to pile up in warehouses last month, analysts said March 22.  That February pork supply was up seven per cent from the previous month, and up nine per cent from a year ago, the data showed.  “This confirms[...]

U.S. livestock: Hogs turn up on cash, wholesale pork prices

January 4, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs finished higher on Wednesday after stronger cash and wholesale pork prices pared some of Tuesday's losses, said traders. Funds periodically sold, or "rolled," lead-month positions into deferred months ahead of similar moves early next week. Monday will be the first of five days that funds in[...]

U.S. livestock: Cash price unease weakens CME live cattle futures

November 7, 2017

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle on Tuesday settled lower, pressured by sell stops and caution in advance of cash prices later this week, traders said. Funds involved in CME livestock futures that track the Standard & Poor's Goldman Sachs Commodity Index sold, or "rolled," December long positions mainly into February and[...]

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U.S. drought heading from croplands to the meat counter

By P.J. Huffstutter, Theopolis Waters September 22, 2012

The worst drought to hit U.S. cropland in more than half a century could soon leave Americans reaching deeper into their pockets to fund a luxury that people in few other countries enjoy: affordable meat.Drought-decimated fields have pushed grain prices sky high, and the rising feed costs have prompted some livestock producers to liquidate their[...]

Hogs, Livestock

U.S. Hog Herd Expands Modestly On Record Prices

By Theopolis Waters October 6, 2011

U.S. hog producers expanded herds more than expected this summer as record-high hog prices helped defray high feeding costs, analysts said Sept. 28 following a government hog report.The expansion will help boost pork production and keep retail pork prices in check. However, the pace of that herd growth was limited by corn prices hitting a[...]

U.S. grains: Soybean futures set two-week high on US weather worry, soyoil rally

Alberta Crop Report: Rains in the south, dryness in the north

Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes

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U.S. grains: Soybean futures set two-week high on US weather worry, soyoil rally

Alberta Crop Report: Rains in the south, dryness in the north

Agriculture ministers agree to AgriStability changes

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U.S. pork demand strong, but trade disputes could hit exports

Bacon fans stay loyal, but futures wobble

Smithfield says it will meet China’s deadline on pork

Analysts expect fewer pigs and higher prices next year

U.S. livestock: Lower cash, pork prices send CME hog futures lower

U.S. pork stocks balloon as prices curb appetites

U.S. livestock: Hogs turn up on cash, wholesale pork prices

U.S. livestock: Cash price unease weakens CME live cattle futures

U.S. drought heading from croplands to the meat counter

U.S. Hog Herd Expands Modestly On Record Prices

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