Consumers expected to alter food purchasing patterns
A senior market economist with the George Morris Centre expects consumers to alter their food purchasing patterns as prices rise in the grocery store.
Pork producers advised to stay current on feed requirements
A U.S. based agricultural economist is advising pork producers to keep a close watch on feed costs and to stay ahead of their feed requirements heading toward the 2011 planting season.
Return to profitable hog prices expected by April
An agricultural economics professor with the University of Missouri expects a return to profitability within the North American swine industry by April and strong profits through the summer.
Canadian pork producers forced to adjust to strong Canadian dollar
The president of the Canadian Pork Council says Canada’s pork producers will have to adjust to the new reality of a strong Canadian dollar.
Seasonal increase in slaughter numbers push down live hog prices
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reports the biggest factor putting downward pressure on North American live hog prices right now is the seasonal increase in the number of slaughter hogs going to market.
Live hog price declines blamed on surge in hog supplies
The risk management director with h@ms is blaming recent declines in live hog prices on a larger than normal seasonal surge in hog supplies.
Maintaining supply and demand balance key in maintaining profitable hog prices
The president of the Canadian Pork Council says keeping the supply and demand curve in balance will be key to maintaining profitable hog prices as Canadian pork producers move into 2011.
State of the economy expected to drive 2011 live hog prices
A U.S. based agricultural economist predicts the state of the world economy and demand for pork both domestically and on the export market will play a key role in influencing live hog prices in 2011.
Tight hog supplies – strong pork demand restore profitability
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reports tight live hog supplies and strong demand for pork have helped return most of the province’s pork producers to profitability.
Tighter hog supplies-reduced pork storage stocks improve live hog prices
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture reports tightened live hog supplies have resulted in improved prices and restored the profitability of most western Canadian pork producers.
