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Manitoba’s pork sector continues to grapple with many questions and few answers as it navigates the ‘new normal.’

Pork sector still facing uncertain landscape

The effects of market disruption from COVID-19 and plant closures has yet to dissipate, leaving many questions for the sector

By Alexis Stockford June 18, 2020

The hog market is starting its rebound with news that previously plugged value chains are once again starting to move — but the sector has a long climb ahead. Bill Alford, general manager of Hams Marketing, noted that U.S. processors previously shut down due to COVID-19 are once again ramping up operations, although the backlog of market-ready hogs held

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Strong foreign demand boosts North American hog markets

By GFM Network News December 10, 2019

MarketsFarm — While the volume of hogs at North American slaughter markets have kept packing plants near capacity in recent weeks, strong foreign export demand has kept pork values high. “We expect pork values to move higher, due to the shortness of production in China,” said Brad Marceniuk, a Saskatchewan provincial livestock economist in Saskatoon.

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Hog market in transition, low prices now to improve later

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin - MarketsFarm November 7, 2018

CNS Canada – Large slaughter numbers in the United States and the resulting increase in pork supplies should weigh on the Canadian hog sector in the short-term, but the long-term outlook remains more favourable, according to an analyst. “It feels like we’re in a bit of a transition time,” said Tyler Fulton, director of risk

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures slump on ample supplies

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer October 9, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures fell more than one per cent on Tuesday, weighed down by technical selling and expectations that supply will increase, traders said. Cattle futures were only slightly lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, staying within the narrow range that has defined the trade for weeks. CME December hogs,

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Hog producers continue struggle toward profitability

By GFM Network News, Terry Fries October 4, 2018

CNS Canada — Hog prices might have regained some value in recent days, but many producers are still a long way from profitability, according to the chair of Manitoba Pork. That’s why lenders such as Farm Credit Canada, who show they understand the needs of producers who are dependent on commodity markets, are appreciated, said

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Canadian hog prices on rebound

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News September 15, 2018

CNS Canada — Improving trade relations and the emergence of swine fever in China have made their presence felt on the Canadian hog market. Weekly signature No. 5 base slaughter weight cash hog prices averaged $117.83 per 100 kg as of Friday, up by roughly $15 over the past two weeks. Those numbers are a

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Trade uncertainty weighs on Manitoba pork prices

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News August 16, 2018

CNS Canada –– An ongoing trade battle between China and the U.S., along with general uncertainty in global trade, is starting to put a damper on Manitoba pork prices. In Canada, the formula price used by domestic farmers is based on the national base price in the U.S. That price is determined by a formula

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U.S. pork, fruit producers brace for second wave of Chinese tariffs

By Dominique Patton, GFM Network News, Tom Polansek June 21, 2018

Beijing/Chicago | Reuters — U.S. producers of pork, already saddled with duties enacted in an earlier round of the escalating trade dispute with China, are bracing for further pain after Beijing hit the products with additional tariffs due to come into effect next month. China implemented a 25 per cent duty on most U.S. pork

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U.S. livestock: Bargain buying pares some CME hogs’ losses

By GFM Network News, Reuters June 21, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures closed moderately higher on Thursday, with support from bargain buying and short-covering that pared some recent market losses amid U.S. trade worries, said analysts. U.S. hog farmers, still reeling from higher retaliatory tariffs on pork imposed by China in early April, are bracing for another round

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Hog prices steadying as barbecue season nears

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News May 4, 2018

CNS Canada — With barbecue season on the horizon, prices for Canadian pork rose during the week ended April 27, breaking out of their month-long fall. The timing could be perfect, as negotiators have already begun working on improving trade relations and cancelling proposed tariffs on Chinese imports of U.S. pork and other goods. “Prices

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Tag Archives hog prices

Pork sector still facing uncertain landscape

Strong foreign demand boosts North American hog markets

Hog market in transition, low prices now to improve later

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slump on ample supplies

Hog producers continue struggle toward profitability

Canadian hog prices on rebound

Trade uncertainty weighs on Manitoba pork prices

U.S. pork, fruit producers brace for second wave of Chinese tariffs

U.S. livestock: Bargain buying pares some CME hogs’ losses

Hog prices steadying as barbecue season nears

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