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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 processed in Manitoba.
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 slaughter capacity.
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.
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 markets.
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.
