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Second Backlog of Hogs Anticipated in Q4

Published July 23, 2020

Allendale Chief Strategist Rich Nelson says the swine industry is expecting to see a build in the backlog of hogs. "The issue isn't just a backlog in current hogs, but there are some concerns about the fourth quarter supply. We…

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More COVID-19 Challenges Ahead for U.S. Pork Producers

Published July 22, 2020

According to Kerns and Associates economist Steve Meyer, U.S. hog producers are holding on to about 1.1 million animals that should already be slaughtered by now. "We think this number will be up to about 1.6 million by the end…

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NPPC Seeking Additional COVID-19 Aid for Industry

Published July 22, 2020

The National Pork Producers Council is seeking more federal assistance for farmers dealing with a backlog of hogs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Vice President and Counsel of Global Government Affairs Nick Giordano said the request is open-ended, but could…

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Addressing the MN Supply Chain Disruptions

Published June 8, 2020

Many meat packing plants in Minnesota are back up and running, but they are not at full capacity. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says there are still some disruptions in supply chain. "We continue to monitor disruptions, but the hogs…

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Finding Homes for SD Hogs

Published May 18, 2020

South Dakota Interim Agriculture Secretary Larry Rhoden says he’s been working with State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven to find homes for the excess supply of pork in the state. "South Dakota State University has a processing facility they use on campus…

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Adjusting to the Slowdown in Meat Processing

Published May 15, 2020

Slaughter capacity continue to be a bottleneck for meat producers. Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops expects the livestock markets to continue to struggle until slaughter levels return to more normal levels. "We may never get back to where we…

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MN Hog Farmer Speaks to Coronavirus Impacts

Published May 4, 2020

Minnesota hog farmers continue to face challenges with temporary packing plant closures. While the pigs on the Olson Farm near Cottonwood are owner by their neighbor, Carolyn and her husband Jonathan own the buildings and feed the hogs until a…

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MN Pork Producers Making Tough Decisions

Published May 4, 2020

Pork producers across the region are trying to get through the supply chain challenges. Pipestone, Minnesota farmer and National Pork Producers Council board member Terry Wolters raises hogs from farrow to weaning. Wolters continues to send pigs to be finished,…

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Massive Backlog

Published April 29, 2020

During Tuesday’s Minnesota House Agriculture Committee hearing, State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson outlined a scenario where all packing plants are open by mid-May and operating at 75 percent capacity by June 1. In that situation, "we will have a backlog…

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All Roads Lead to COVID-19

Published April 24, 2020

The economic damage has been done by COVID-19. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting president Mike Zuzolo does not expect a rapid turnaround once the economy is back up. "When it comes to hogs, the cold storage supplies and food supply…

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