December 29, 2025
New Year’s Resolution: Protect A Profitable Year!
"2025 will likely be remembered as a favorable year for U.S. pork producers. Tighter hog supplies, solid export demand, and ample global feed grain availability combined to support strong margins for much of the year. While a government shutdown delayed the release of several key reports..."
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April 01, 2025
Keep Your Eye on the Prize
"The year has kicked off with volatility as headlines drive rapid market shifts ...
"The year has kicked off with volatility as headlines drive rapid market shifts on an almost daily basis. In this column, I have traditionally focused on providing context around supply and demand ...
Read MoreJanuary 02, 2025
Hog Margins Flip the Script: A Complete 180 Heading into 2025
"As we close the books on calendar year 2024, the story for pig farmers was ...
"As we close the books on calendar year 2024, the story for pig farmers was largely one of strong pork demand and falling feed costs. The improved profit margin outlook over the past 6 months ...
Read MoreOctober 02, 2024
A Bird in The Hand
"As we head into the heart of autumn, leaves are not the only things changing. ...
"As we head into the heart of autumn, leaves are not the only things changing. Profitability prospects for pork producers around the country have..."
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