Domestic pork demand firm, export demand sluggish
The director of risk management with h@ms Marketing Services says, while export demand for pork has been sluggish, domestic demand has been holding firm.
View ArticleLower beef, pork, chicken exports expected to pressure live hog prices
The Director of Risk Management with h@ms Marketing Services says an anticipated lag in exports of beef, pork and chicken combined with increased slaughter hog numbers will put pressure on live hog...
View ArticleUSDA Hogs and Pigs Report positive for North American hog producers
The Director of Risk Management with h@ms Marketing Services says the USDA's March Hogs and Pigs Report holds positive news for North American hog producers.
View ArticleU.S. hog slaughter numbers expected to balance slaughter capacity this fall
The Director of Risk Management with h@ms Marketing Services says the USDA's March Hogs and Pigs Report indicates the number of available slaughter hogs this fall will be well balanced with U.S. hog...
View ArticleNew Manitoba finishing barns would increase value added processing
A Marketing Rep with h@ms Marketing Services says the construction of new finishing barns in Manitoba would allow more of the weanlings currently being shipped to the United States to be grown and...
View ArticleTypical spring live hog price rally slow to happen
The Director of Risk Management with h@ms Marketing Services reports the typical spring rally in live hog prices has been slow to happen this year.
View ArticleValue of Canadian dollar biggest factor affecting Canadian live hog prices
The Director of Risk Management with h@ms Marketing Services says the increasing value of the Canadian dollar is the biggest factor affecting the profitability of Canadian pork producers right now.
View ArticlePork producers advised to lock in current strong hog prices
The general manager of h@ms Marketing Services is advising pork producers to lock in at least a portion of their production at the current strong prices.
View ArticleHigher than expected slaughter numbers result in counter-seasonal decline in...
The Director of Risk Management with h@ms marketing services reports higher than anticipated live hog numbers have resulted in a counter-seasonal decline in live hog prices.
View ArticleTight U.S. slaughter capacity expected to pressure live hog prices
The Director of Risk Management with h@ms marketing services anticipates lower live hog prices come November and December as U.S. slaughter hog numbers approach processing capacity.
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