Improved pork demand, low Canadian dollar positive for Canadian pork producers
Higher U.S. hog supplies, increased feed costs and improved domestic demand for pork are among the key factors influencing the profitability of Canadian pork producers.
View ArticleDespite higher numbers live hog prices improve
The director of risk management with h@ms Marketing Services says, despite higher live hog numbers, prices in western Canada have improved over the past couple of weeks.
View ArticleU.S. mandatory price reporting key to continued smooth operation of Canadian...
The director of risk management with h@ms Marketing Services says information gathered through U.S. mandatory price reporting is critical to the continued smooth operation of Canadian hog markets.
View ArticleDomestic pork demand expected to determine hog industry profitability this...
The director of risk management with h@ms Marketing Services says demand pork is likely to be the primary factor that will determine profitability in the hog industry heading into this winter.
View ArticlePopularity of bacon drives continued domestic pork demand
The director of risk management with h@ms Marketing Services is crediting the continued strong performance of pork in the domestic market to the growing popularity among consumers of bacon.
View ArticleLive hog price slide blamed on over supply
The manager of risk management with h@ms Marketing Services says, despite recent declines in live hog prices, there are opportunities to lock in profits on the futures market this coming spring and...
View ArticleRetaliatory tariffs likely to harm U.S. and Canadian pork producers
The general manager of h@ms Marketing Services says the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on products imported into Canada from the United States will hurt pork producers in both countries.
View ArticleWeak Canadian dollar, strong domestic pork demand benefit Canadian pork...
The director of risk management with h@ms Marketing Services says the weak Canadian dollar and strong domestic demand for pork are benefiting Canadian hog producers.
View ArticleDomestic 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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