Costs, Price Pressures Ease Just a Little
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....
The “Good” and “Bad” Sides of a Cheaper Dollar
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,” ...
Pork Export Picture Not as Bad as It Looks
August exports totaled 307.573 million pounds, carcass weight, 18.4% smaller than one year ago but 27% larger than in August 2007....
Pork Exports Continue Slower Pace in 2009
The month of August continues the downward slide of pork exports in 2009, according to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation...
Supply Crunch Exacerbates Price Spreads
Judging by some e-mails and phone calls I have received recently, it is time once again to discuss retail pork prices and price spreads....
RFD-TV Program Features Talks on Flu, Pork Economics
The latest on the novel H1N1 flu and the economic forecast for the pork industry will be the main topics of an hour-long program Oct. 12 on RFD-TV...
Weather Jitters Reinforce 2009 Crop Vulnerability
All eyes are on northern skies this week as everyone involved in the production and use of corn and soybeans watches the weather....
Swine respiratory Diseases Remain Challenging
Novel flu strain aside, swine flu still causes havoc. When asked to give an update on swine flu, I first shuddered at the thought. Haven't we been inundated...
Reversing Equity Drain in the Pork Industry | Cash for Clunkers
Marketing groups called for a $200-million sow buyout. Like the $3 billion national effort to rid the roads of inefficient, gas-guzzling vehicles, the...
Long-Term View Looks Bright for Iowa Producers
Abundant natural resources and a strong infrastructure will help the state's pork industry weather this economic downturn. Despite the prolonged depression...
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