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Unknowns Ahead for MN Hog Producers

Published April 3, 2020

The hog markets are experiencing losses due to the coronavirus. "There was a been a pretty hard drop in the futures market in March. Uncertainty has driven that," said David Preisler, CEO, Minnesota Pork Producers Association. "Now, there's a packing…

Livestock Markets Trying to Look Past COVID-19

Published March 25, 2020

Packers within the cattle industry are stepping up, offering premiums to cattle feeders for the week of March 23. Another glimmer of good news is the cattle markets have rebounded to start the week. As the commodity markets try to…

USDA Announces Expanded Access for U.S. Meat Products to China

Published March 24, 2020

Phase one implementation of the trade agreement between the U.S. and China is pressing forward. The most recent actions include growth for U.S. meat products. Both countries have agreed to allow U.S. poultry exports from unaffected regions in the case…

Increased Market Access for U.S. Beef and Pork

Published March 23, 2020

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has updated its export requirements for U.S. beef and pork going to China. More U.S. facilities are now eligible to export beef to China and exports are no longer limited to beef from cattle…

Pork Board Helping Producers, Consumers Navigate Uncertain Times

Published March 22, 2020

During uncertain times, the National Pork Board is helping hog farmers navigate a downward market and ongoing coronavirus concerns. The goal is to help restore both producer and consumer confidence. "For example, we're talking about how pork is safe," says…

U.S. and China Working on Trade Protocols

Published February 14, 2020

The phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China is now officially in place. All eyes are on exports to China with the commitment to significantly increase their agricultural purchases from the U.S. in the next two years. Work…

World Pork Expo is Back in 2020

Published February 12, 2020

After a brief hiatus, the World Pork Expo is back June 3-5 at the Iowa State Fair Grounds. Precautionary measures were taking with the 2019 Expo due to the outbreak of African swine fever in Asian countries. This year’s gathering…

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.…

Articles tagged under: pork

Unknowns Ahead for MN Hog Producers

Livestock Markets Trying to Look Past COVID-19

USDA Announces Expanded Access for U.S. Meat Products to China

Increased Market Access for U.S. Beef and Pork

Pork Board Helping Producers, Consumers Navigate Uncertain Times

U.S. and China Working on Trade Protocols

World Pork Expo is Back in 2020

MN Hog Farmer Attends USMCA Signing Ceremony

China Could Still Be in the Market for U.S. Pork

U.S. Pork Production Expected to Stay Strong

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