July 01, 2026
What Happened to the Margin Outlook?
"Since mid-April, the projected profit margin over a rolling four-quarter timeframe has fallen by approximately $33 per head. The decline can be traced to several developments on both sides of the margin equation: higher feed costs as corn supplies tighten and lower expected hog revenue as heavier carcass weights, abundant domestic protein supplies and a more competitive international pork market weigh on prices..."
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November 03, 2021
Keeping Vigilant For Margin Opportunities
“The outlook for forward hog margins is less optimistic than it was even ...
“The outlook for forward hog margins is less optimistic than it was even a month ago following the release of the USDA’s September Hogs & Pigs report.”…
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