August 22-26, 2011 Weekly Commentary As expected cash hog prices dropped hard heading into the Labour Day long weekend adding to the dramatic $25.00 US per cwt decline in base prices recorded over the last 4 weeks totaling a $50... (Continue reading)
Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. August 22-26, 2011 Weekly Commentary The drop in cash continued for US and Canadian markets as seasonal increases in hog flows give packers the upper hand on pricing. With the Labour Day... (Continue reading)
August 15-19, 2011 Weekly Commentary Weekly cash averages were lower in all regions of Canada and the US due to seasonal declines in US base prices. Foreign exchange did not play a big role in pricing this week for Canadian... (Continue reading)
Prepared by Steve Dziver of Phoenix AgriTec Inc. August 8-12, 2011 Weekly Commentary Both US and Canadian per hog cash prices posted gains during the week of Aug 8-12, 2011 compared to the previous 5 day average. Biggest gainer of... (Continue reading)
July 25-29, 2011 Weekly Commentary In general the weekly average cash hog price gained $6-8 per hog during July 25-29 compared to the previous week. US per hog prices once again surpassed the $200 mark while some Canadian markets nearly... (Continue reading)