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A crenellated walkway on top of the Great Wall of China. (Cia.gov)

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

By Dominique Patton, GFM Network News, Tom Polansek June 22, 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

Livestock, Markets

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

(Deyana Robova photo/iStock/Getty Images)

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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

(Gloria Solano-Aguilar photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Tariffs raise tough questions for pork industry

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News April 6, 2018

CNS Canada — Representatives from the two largest pork-exporting states in the U.S. were in Winnipeg Thursday to take in the Manitoba Pork Council’s general meeting. The delegates, who hailed from Iowa and Minnesota, talked about the various challenges facing their industry. In 2017, over a quarter of the U.S. pork industry’s C$6.5 billion market

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Pork exports key in 2018 as U.S. slaughter ramps up

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News January 30, 2018

CNS Canada –– Canadian pork producers should see higher returns for their product in the spring of 2018, but whether those prices last may determine how successful Canada is at tapping new markets. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture supply estimates, weekly U.S. hog slaughter numbers over the past two months have averaged 2.369 million

The new Seaboard Triumph pork plant, which began operating Sept. 5 at Sioux City, is expected to process up to 10,000 hogs per day at full one-shift capacity. (SeaboardTriumphFoods.com)

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Hog prices feeling weakness as new U.S. plants start up

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News October 6, 2017

CNS Canada — Canadian hog prices are feeling the effects of near record-high slaughter volumes in the U.S. During the week ended Sept. 30, over 2.5 million hogs were processed, up three per cent from the same week a year ago and the third largest kill on record over the last 30 years. According to

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Hogs hit 2-1/2-year high on packer demand

By GFM Network News, Michael Hirtzer July 1, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures surged to a 2-1/2-year high on Friday as recent gains in cash hog prices prompted investor buying in futures, traders and analysts said. Rising wholesale pork values underscored strong meat demand and also bolstered futures while rising temperatures forecast next week could slow the rate of weight

Eric Schwindt says demand is helping to keep up North American hog prices. (John Greig photo)

Hogs, Livestock

Ontario hog farmers to get new options with Michigan plant

By GFM Network News, John Greig June 26, 2017

A combination of hog prices remaining high despite good supplies and a new processing plant in nearby Michigan have Ontario hog farmers optimistic about the near future. “It’s unambiguously good news to have more processing capacity close to Ontario,” said Patrick O’Neil, Ontario Pork’s marketing division manager, at the Ontario Pork Congress. The Clemens Food

Seaboard Triumph Foods’ new pork plant is under construction at Sioux City, Iowa. (Video screengrab from SeaboardTriumphFoods.com)

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Sizzling hog market waits on new U.S. plants

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News June 2, 2017

CNS Canada — Prices for Canadian hogs are enjoying a seasonal bump as consumers prepare for the summer grilling season. In Canada, the Signature No. 5 (Maple Leaf) Index daily price was listed at $179.68 per 100 kg (ckg) on May 26. That price was up $1.11/ckg compared to the week previous, according to data

(Regis Lefebure photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Hogs, Livestock, Markets

Canadian hog prices to rise by summer

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News March 17, 2017

CNS Canada — Cheap prices for feed and a softer Canadian dollar have helped keep Canadian hog prices aloft so far in 2017. “Right now producers are looking at $180 to $184 a pig,” said Andrew Dickson, general manger of Manitoba Pork. “Prices are looking pretty good for June, July, August.” By July, he said,

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

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Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

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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

Tariffs raise tough questions for pork industry

Pork exports key in 2018 as U.S. slaughter ramps up

Hog prices feeling weakness as new U.S. plants start up

U.S. livestock: Hogs hit 2-1/2-year high on packer demand

Ontario hog farmers to get new options with Michigan plant

Sizzling hog market waits on new U.S. plants

Canadian hog prices to rise by summer

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