Pork Checkoff Analysis Shows Value of Exports
U.S. pork exports have made great strides in growth, expanding from 86 million lb. carcass weight in 1986 to 3 billion lb. in 2006, according to an analysis of data by the National Pork Board, the University of Missouri and an independent consultant...
Hog-Corn Ratio Revisited
As we contemplate the impact of high corn prices on the U.S. hog sector, it behooves us to revisit an old friend - the hog-corn price ratio...
A Closer Look at GIPSA's Marketing Study
USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration released its latest effort to gauge the competitive situation in U.S. livestock and meat markets this week...
Canada's Hog Report Mixed
Statistics Canada released its quarterly estimate of Canadian hog and cattle numbers earlier this week. The reports indicate a continued decline...
Setting a Course For Survival
Detailed plan of action helps keep hundreds of contract growers throughout the Midwest competitive. About three years ago, when the streak of hog profits...
Tips to Cut Your Feed Costs
Extension swine specialists provide action lists to lessen the impact of escalating feed costs. There is little doubt that the ethanol boom is driving...
Smithfield to Phase Out Stalls
The world's largest pork producer and processor will end the use of individual gestation stalls in response to customer requests...
History Hints at Market Opportunity
I've used an admonition from President Harry Truman before - and I'll likely use it again - "Study your history!"...
Russian Market Promises Potential for U.S. Exports
There are significant opportunities for expanded U.S. pork exports to Russia, according to a new report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation...
Has Meat Demand Hit a Ceiling?
Final data for 2006 domestic meat consumption will not be official until USDA publishes its annual summaries for livestock and poultry slaughter around March 1, but...
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