Articles tagged under: pork
MN Hog Farmer Attends USMCA Signing Ceremony
Published February 2, 2020
Easton, Minnesota hog farmer Lori Stevermer left the Minnesota Pork Congress early to witness the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement signing in Washington D.C. She says the USMCA provides market certainty for U.S. pork producers. "Canada and Mexico are two big export markets for…China Could Still Be in the Market for U.S. Pork
Published February 2, 2020
Iowa State University Economist Dermot Hayes says African swine fever and the recent trade agreements with China, Mexico and Canada are positive for U.S. pork exports. "In November 2019, China was the largest buyer of U.S. pork. We hope to…U.S. Pork Production Expected to Stay Strong
Published December 24, 2019
Steiner Consulting Group senior analyst Altin Kalo says USDA's breeding hog number points to another year of record pork production. "The growth has gone to states that aren't the largest pork producers," says Kalo. "The biggest growth was in Illinois.…Phase One Trade Deal Secured
Published December 16, 2019
While the U.S. and China have an agreement, in principle, for a phase one trade deal, both countries will now move to a legal review of the language. They also need to determine how to handle the signing of the…Livestock Industry Praises Passage of U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
Published December 4, 2019
The news that the Japanese Parliament has ratified a trade agreement with the U.S. is being praised by the livestock industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane calls it a huge win for U.S. cattle…National Pork Producers Council Calling for Zero Tariff Access to China
Published November 27, 2019
A new analysis from Iowa State University (ISU) says zero tariff access to China for U.S. pork would greatly benefit American agriculture. Unrestricted access to the Chinese chilled and frozen market could also reduce the overall trade deficit with China…The Growing Impact of African Swine Fever
Published November 18, 2019
Two years ago, African Swine Fever wasn’t high on the radar for the livestock industry. Now, the World Organization for Animal Health says 25 percent of the world’s pigs are expected to die from African swine fever. University of Minnesota…National Pork Producers Council Launches USMCA Campaign
Published November 7, 2019
The National Pork Producers Council launched a new campaign this week to highlight the importance and benefits of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Called ‘It’s Pork O’Clock Somewhere,’ the campaign features pork dishes made possible by the USMCA and facts…China Could Buy U.S. Pork Sooner Rather Than Later
Published October 16, 2019
Traders expect to see Chinese demand for pork continue to increase as pork supplies dwindle due to the impact of African Swine Fever. Zaner Group Ag Hedge Lead Ted Seifried says the growing optimism is supporting the lean hog market.…