March Hogs and Pigs Report expectations
Although hog prices have been disappointing, pork prices at the retail level have been very strong.
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Although hog prices have been disappointing, pork prices at the retail level have been very strong.
Pork producers need to be quite defensive in strategy unless their balance sheets can stand more risk.
With corn prices expected to be below $5/bushel for the rest of this year, cost of production should continue to decline.
In the last eight weeks pork cutout value has increased 37.77% and pork bellies have increased an amazing 152.23%.
Just as farm equipment needs the occasional tune-up, farm management practices can use proactive examination and adjustment to keep an operation on track for the rest of the year.