May 07, 2019
Managing Hog Margins in a High Volatility Market

Recent volatility in the hog market has been both a blessing and a curse for ...

Recent volatility in the hog market has been both a blessing and a curse for producers trying to navigate the current environment as they evaluate risk management decisions.  On the one hand, ...

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January 03, 2019
The New Year Brings Both Hope and Fear

With 2019 about to begin, U.S. hog producers are hopeful that the New Year ...

With 2019 about to begin, U.S. hog producers are hopeful that the New Year will deliver better financial outcomes for their operations than what 2018 provided. Among other casualties of the escalating ...

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November 05, 2018
Managing Risks & Opportunities in the Current Hog Market

Much has already been written about African Swine Fever (ASF), including its ...

Much has already been written about African Swine Fever (ASF), including its current and potential impact on the market. As the disease continues to spread in China with new cases now being reported ...

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October 04, 2018
Dairy Revenue Protection

This is a preliminary assessment of the Dairy Revenue Protection program based ...

This is a preliminary assessment of the Dairy Revenue Protection program based on the information available at the time of publication. Additional information may be added or updated as the program ...

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August 02, 2018
Comparing Cash Contracts

With hog margins currently at some of the most depressed levels in years, many ...

With hog margins currently at some of the most depressed levels in years, many producers are understandably concerned with the price they are receiving for their pigs. While much of the present ...

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