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Outlook on the Pork Market
The long holiday weekend impacted spot market trade towards the end of the week and contributed to the sharp price declines across several products.
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Swine Health
Inside the Swine Health Advisory Committee
Five Advisory Committee members share what's changed, what's working and what's next for the National Swine Health Strategy.
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Processing Pork Headwinds
It used to be that pork used for further processing was gaining value at a faster pace than the overall cutout. That appears to have changed and the weakness has been particularly evident this year.
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New Opportunities for Pork Producers: Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value Grant
Through the Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value Grant, pork producers have access to practical tools and financial support that make conservation practices more attainable and measurable.
Demand in Focus as Prices Drop Despite Lower Slaughter
Pork demand, both export and domestic, has far underperformed expectations and is well below year ago. Slaughter in the last four weeks is down 2.5% vs year ago and the the pork cutout last week was down 14% vs year ago.
Swine Health
Producer Priorities Drive a More Coordinated Swine Health Research Agenda
Producer priorities are shaping a more coordinated swine health research agenda. At the National Swine Health Strategy Research Summit, researchers, funding organizations and industry leaders compared ongoing work, identified research gaps and explored opportunities to focus future investments on the health challenges producers have prioritized.
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Raising Pigs, Improving Soil and Farming for the Next Generation
Healthy soil starts with smart management. Learn how one pork producer is using swine manure, no-till and cover crops to improve soil health, reduce fertilizer inputs and build a more resilient farming operation. Discover how pigs play an important role in protecting one of agriculture's most valuable resources for future generations.
AgView
AgView Expands Support for Industry PEDV Elimination Efforts
New enhancements to AgView® support the elimination of PEDV by making it easier to manage and share PEDV Clean status through U.S. SHIP.
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Seasonal Supply Lows Are Here
For the second consecutive week, hog slaughter was well below year ago levels. Packers have had disruptions in slaughter both due to maintenance and operational reasons.
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Seasonal Uptick for Processing Items Under Way
It is not unusual for processing pork prices to rebound after the holidays as plants return to full production schedules. That combined with two short production weeks has resulted in tighter spot availability and higher prices, especially hams.
Market Growth
One More Pound: Believing We Can Grow Value and Volume
NPB CEO David Newman asks U.S. pork producers to believe the industry can capitalize on the growing demand from consumers for protein.
Market Growth
Export Update: Pork Remains Clear Bright Spot for U.S.
International markets have become essential to the success of the U.S. pork industry. Experiences at the USMEF Red Meat Symposium in Mexico spotlight U.S. pork’s strong global reputation and opportunity for expanded consumption.
