Jim Long Pork Commentary, September 1 USDA Hogs and Pigs Report Defies Logic, September...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
On Thursday just after the USDA September 1st Hogs and Pigs Report was released, I was talking on...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, The best things happen unexpectedly! October 5th 2020
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
A month ago, the U.S. hog price had crawled up from the low 40’s to reach 57¢ lean...
The pros and cons of central exhaust systems in pig barns
Central exhaust systems are a commonly used ventilation method in pig barns. But how do they work and what are the advantages and disadvantages...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, Why So Many Empty Finishers?December 7th 2020
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
One thing there seems to be an agreement on with people we talk to is the number of...
Decreasing Sow Mortality with SUISENG® Vaccine
Gauvreau1, H.; DeGroot*2, M.; Boix3, O.; Ballarà3, I.
1 Warman Veterinary Services / 2 HIPRA ANIMAL HEALTH Canada Inc. / 3 HIPRA, Amer (Girona), Spain.
*Corresponding...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, March 1st U.S. Hogs and Pigs Report Bullish But Not...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
The March 1st U.S. Hogs and Pigs Report indicates fewer Breeding Pigs and Market Hogs.
Our observations:
Breeding Herd
Date
Year
1,000s head
Dec...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, 2020 Good Bye, January 4th 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
2020 was one of the most challenging if not the most challenging ever in the U.S. hog industry....
Jim Long Pork Commentary, U.S. Slaughter Weights Continue to Decrease, May 17th 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
U.S. slaughter weights continue to decrease. A week ago Iowa/South Minnesota live weight market hogs were 283.9 lbs.,...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, PRRS Ripping U.S. Hog Production, July 5th 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Everyday we hear about new PRRS breaks. The latest is that 4 - 6,000 sow units being depopulated....
Jim Long Pork Commentary, USDA December 1 Hogs and Pigs Report, December 28th 2020
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
USDA December 1 Hogs and Pigs Report
(1,000 head)
December 1
2019
2020
2020 as percent
of 2019
Kept for Breeding
6,471
6,276
97
Market
71,757
71,226
99
Market Hogs and...