Hog Prices Expected to Increase in 2017, Despite Challenges

Dan Industry News Release, Pork

Hog prices are expected to increase this year, even as pork production is expected to increase by three percent, according to a Purdue University agricultural economist. Christ Hurt writes that stronger demand will support prices because of a growing U.S. economy, and by a robust eight percent growth in exports as projected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hurt says …

Beef Cattle Price Decline Could Be Less Drastic than Was Expected

Dan Cattle, Pork, Poultry

Beef cattle prices are a little stronger than had been expected a few months ago, while hog producers are getting better than expected prices, even with more production. But what will happen to broiler prices if producers carry out expected production expansion? Gary Crawford more on all three of those stories. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture …