MORNING LIVESTOCK REPORT
By Dennis Smith
312-242-7905
Monday, October 11, 2021
CORN AND SOYBEANS:
Not much happening in the grain market overnight. The crop report will be released tomorrow at 11:00. The...
We all know that nutrition is a key component to successful pig performance. So, what takes nutrition from good to better to best? A...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week Lean Hogs increased from $103.0₵ / lb. to $106.5₵ / lb. There appears to be a...
The cause of high sow-mortality rates may be tough to determine, but producers can take steps to address the problems and lower rates, according...
312-242-7905
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
GRAINS:
Melt down. Wheat is down over 80 cents. Corn was down only a few cents in the early action this morning...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
U.S. Pork Export Sales soared last week with 351,000 metric tons purchased. Of that number 152,600 tonnes were...
Reprinted from: PigHealthToday.com
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) continues to plague US swine herds. The pathogen is especially troublesome in cases of co-infection with other diseases...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Who would have thought on a week in November U.S. pork cut-outs would hit 90.12₵ lb. in the...
There are three drivers influencing cost of production today; facilities, weaned pigs and feed, with feed cost accounting for over 60% of the total...
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
The U.S. hog market continued a roller coaster year with a dramatic decline in lean hog futures last...