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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August 05, 2024
5 Steps for Developing a Risk Management Plan
"A common theme in discussions with producers and allied industry stakeholders ...
"A common theme in discussions with producers and allied industry stakeholders was the concept of risk management. Risk management is an approach to managing “pure” risk..."
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June 03, 2024
Understanding Option Volatility and Price Implications
Most option traders understand how the premium is impacted by the direction ...
Most option traders understand how the premium is impacted by the direction of the underlying futures market. Because puts allow owners to protect lower prices, the value of the put increases ...
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May 01, 2024
Opportunity Knocks: Pork Margin Outlook
Following nearly two years of below breakeven margins, the outlook for pork ...
Following nearly two years of below breakeven margins, the outlook for pork producers has improved in recent months. While the change in tide has felt long overdue for an industry that has been ...
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