Pork/Hogs: The December Hogs and Pigs report showed 1 percent more market hogs than a year ago and just 2 percent fewer breeding animals. Adjusting quarterly pork production forecasts to information in the report resulted in a 2024 production...
Alan Brugler - Barchart - Thu May 4, 4:45PM CDT
The May and July hog contracts were triple digits weaker at the close on Thursday. The other front months were also red, going home down by 35 to 95 cents. USDA quoted the...
Summary: The global pork industry is showing signs of recovery as it approaches the second quarter of 2024, with several key factors influencing its path to improved profitability. After months of decline, sow herd numbers are stabilizing, suggesting a...
With summer barbecues lighting up across the country and BLT season around the corner, the time has come for those in Canada’s hog/pork supply chain to breathe a little easier and take note of some good news. After several...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will begin providing additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying guaranteed Farm Loan Programs (FLP) borrowers who are facing financial risk. The announcement is part of the $3.1 billion to...
Bloomberg Law’s Alex Wolf and Skye Witley reported that “family farm bankruptcies increased by 55% last year compared to 2023 and are trending even higher this year as farmers continue to grapple with depressed agricultural commodity prices and high...
Demand uncertainties rise as consumers face mounting pressures. With inflation outpacing wage growth, lower real wages are expected to negatively impact protein consumption in Q4 2022 and 1H 2023.
Value-conscious consumers are already seeking out lower-value cuts, trading down from...
Steady production growth and weaker consumption continue to weigh on global pork markets and trade. Improved health and productivity are boosting production and feed prices have improved, though uncertainties remain. Meanwhile, pork consumers remain cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty.
After facing...
I have been lending in the swine industry for almost 27 years and this past year has been the most difficult to navigate. By mid-April, we saw profits return, giving producers the opportunity to rebuild working capital and allowing...
Global Pork Quarterly Report Q4 2024: Stabilizing Profits and Strategic Caution
In the latest RaboResearch Global Pork Quarterly report, the global pork industry continues to see stabilization in profitability, although producers remain wary of rapid expansion. Several key challenges are...