PIC North America has been awarded the contract to supply genetics to 550,000 sows for Triumph Foods. PIC says this represents the world’s single largest genetic supply agreement at nearly 10% of the U.S. breeding herd.
The companies sourcing genetics under this agreement include The Hanor Company, Christensen Farms, New Fashion Pork, TriOak Foods, Eichelberger Farms, Allied Producers Cooperative and Seaboard Farms.
Says Triumph Foods CEO Rick Hoffman: “Our goal is to produce high-quality pork products in an efficient processing plant that has the highest standards for food safety. Triumph’s genetics supply agreement with PIC is an important part in helping us achieve our goal. It will allow us to focus and improve on characteristics associated with high-quality pork such as consistency, leanness, texture, color and intramuscular fat.”
There was a lot to be positive about in the pork industry the last week of October. I realize it is difficult to be optimistic when you are still losing $25 to $30/head. I also realize that positive news at this point could be as dangerous as it is welcome. But facts are facts, and we must recognize them.
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As I begin this week's column, I"m reminded of two different "flip side" statements that may help characterize the topic at hand. The first is the old Archie Campbell schtick - "That's good - no that’s bad," which I have used before. The second reflects President Truman's frustration with economists' incessant use of the qualifier - "on the other hand" - to introduce the contrary opinion on a given topic. President Truman once demanded in his usual colorful language: "Will someone please find me a *!&%$*?>
