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U.S. Pork Exports Expected to Set New Record in 2013

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U.S. Pork Exports Expected to Set New Record in 2013

Dr. Ron Plain – University of Missouri expounds on the U.S. pork export market Farmscape for February 19, 2013 An agricultural economist with the University of Missouri says the U.S. pork industry could well set a new pork export record... (Continue reading)

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Steve Dizer Weekly Commentary for week of November 21-25, 2011

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Steve Dizer Weekly Commentary for week of November 21-25, 2011

Weekly Commentary for the Week of November 21, 2011 Prepared by Phoenix AgriTec Inc. Cash hog prices continued to slide as the market probed for a bottom which has been unclear due to defensive global macroeconomic factors that pose a... (Continue reading)

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Steve Dizer Commentary: Weekly Commentary for week of November 14-18, 2011

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Steve Dizer Commentary: Weekly Commentary for week of November 14-18, 2011

Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. The cash hog market fell victim once again to larger supply volumes and ailing wholesale pork values.  Pre-holiday pressures were felt as retailers leaned towards other competing meats such as turkey and... (Continue reading)

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Plan now to attend the Minnesota Pork Board Annual Meeting on December 6 in Mankato

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Plan now to attend the Minnesota Pork Board  Annual Meeting on December 6 in Mankato

All Minnesota pork producers who pay into the Pork Checkoff are stakeholders in the Minnesota Pork Board (MPB) and are encouraged to attend the MPB Annual Meeting on Dec. 6, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Country Inn & Suites,... (Continue reading)

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Indiana Continues To Provide Leadership To National Farm Groups.

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Indiana Continues To Provide Leadership To National Farm Groups.

As Tippecanoe County farmer Alan Kemper is finishing his term as President of the American Soybean Association, another Hoosier producer takes over the reins of the US Meat Export Federation. Danita Rodibaugh, a Jasper County pork producer, is just beginning her... (Continue reading)

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Steve Dizer, Weekly Commentary for week of November 7-11, 2011

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Steve Dizer, Weekly Commentary for week of November 7-11, 2011

Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. Cash hog prices softened compared to last week, with the downside being limited by the ability of processors to keep up with the pace of seasonally expanding hog supplies.  Strongly margined processors... (Continue reading)

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Steve Dizer, Weekly Commentary for week of October 31-4, 2011

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Steve Dizer, Weekly Commentary for week of October 31-4, 2011

Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. Cash hog prices moved moderately lower in both the western and eastern US markets as lower wholesale pork prices had processors cautioning over a seasonal expansion of supplies.  Healthy margined processors continued to gain... (Continue reading)

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Minnesota’s pork organizations focus on building demand

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Minnesota’s pork organizations focus on building demand

Source: Farm & Ranch Guide Minnesota Following a challenging 2010 that included poor quality 2009 feedstuffs, Minnesota’s 2011 pork production returned with significant strength. Minnesota’s pork organizations have also been strengthened by good hog prices and increased production. The 2011... (Continue reading)

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Farmers Sense the End of Big Boom Record Crop Prices Have Driven Up Incomes, but Rising Costs and Cooling Demand Are Starting to Take a Bigger Bite

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Farmers Sense the End of Big Boom Record Crop Prices Have Driven Up Incomes, but Rising Costs and Cooling Demand Are Starting to Take a Bigger Bite

Source: WallStreet Journal The boom that has made the farm belt one of the strongest economies in the U.S. still has plenty of momentum, but the ride is getting bumpy. The high crop prices that have helped to lift the... (Continue reading)

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Congress approves free trade agreements

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Congress approves free trade agreements

Calling it one of the “greatest victories ever for the U.S. pork industry,” the National Pork Producers Council lauded yesterday’s congressional approval of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. The U.S. Senate and House last night... (Continue reading)

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Illinois Pork Producers Association busy during October Pork Month

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Illinois Pork Producers Association busy during October Pork Month

Source: WJBC Illinois October is National Pork Month, and Illinois pork producers have a number of reasons to celebrate. Over the past four years, the Illinois Pork Producers Association has been working with the Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Corn Marketing... (Continue reading)

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Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. Weekly Commentary for week of September 19- 23, 2011

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Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. Weekly Commentary for week of September 19- 23, 2011

erminal cash hog prices in major US markets such as the ISM, WCB fell around 50 cents short of the previous week’s level while the ECB gained over $2.00.  Holding prices at the current level was cutout which rose throughout... (Continue reading)

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Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc., Weekly Commentary for week of September 12-16, 2011

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Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc., Weekly Commentary for week of September 12-16, 2011

The Cash hog complex rose significantly higher, following the direction of cutout values which were lifted by strong export demand.  The stronger CDN $ pushed the foreign exchange rate lower which put Canadian hogs at a greater disadvantage to US... (Continue reading)

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