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Displaying Articles 139-161 in Markets and Economics
Pig Industry Articles: Markets and Economics
Antimicrobial Bans Could Hit US Exports
Exports of US livestock and poultry products are important both to farmers and to the US economy, however, the US market share could be threatened by imposition of controls on the use of antimicrobials in feed.
Exports of US livestock and poultry products are important both to farmers and to the US economy, however, the US market share could be threatened by imposition of controls on the use of antimicrobials in feed.
Meat Industry Faces a Squeezed Middle Market
The meat industry faces three separate challenges – increasing and maintaining margins, accommodating greater uncertainty in the business environment and responding to market segmentation, writes Chris Harris, ThePigSite Editor in Chief.
The meat industry faces three separate challenges – increasing and maintaining margins, accommodating greater uncertainty in the business environment and responding to market segmentation, writes Chris Harris, ThePigSite Editor in Chief.
US Pork Outlook - January 2011
Commercial pork production is expected to be slightly higher in 2011 than last year, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Service.
Commercial pork production is expected to be slightly higher in 2011 than last year, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Service.
Feed Outlook - January 2011
Feed grain production for 2010/11 is estimated at 330.0 million tons, down 2.2 million from last month, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
Feed grain production for 2010/11 is estimated at 330.0 million tons, down 2.2 million from last month, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
More Declines in US Market Pigs (January 2011)
By Chris Harris, Editor-in -Chief, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in January 2011 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to...
By Chris Harris, Editor-in -Chief, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in January 2011 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to...
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - January 2011
James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in the UK and EU. The decline in prices continued in the UK during November but levelled off in December. The EU average pig reference...
James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in the UK and EU. The decline in prices continued in the UK during November but levelled off in December. The EU average pig reference...
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - January 2011
While US supplies of corn, wheat and soy are expected to be down this month, global supplies of wheat are up, although coarse grain supplies and soybean production globally are lower, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand...
While US supplies of corn, wheat and soy are expected to be down this month, global supplies of wheat are up, although coarse grain supplies and soybean production globally are lower, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand...
BPEX Export Bulletin - January 2011: Week 1
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for January 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for January 2011 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report - December 2010
The latest quarterly Hogs and Pigs report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
The latest quarterly Hogs and Pigs report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
US Pork Outlook - December 2010
Pig meat production in 2011 is expected to be about one per cent above this year, while hog prices are forecast to be one per cent lower, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Service...
Pig meat production in 2011 is expected to be about one per cent above this year, while hog prices are forecast to be one per cent lower, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research Service...
BPEX Export Bulletin - December 2010
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for December 2010 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for December 2010 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
Dutch Herd and Number of Farms Decline (December 2010)
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in December 2010 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to...
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in December 2010 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to...
Feed Outlook - December 2010
Lower forecast corn yields this month reduce US corn production 124 million bushels to 12.54 billion, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
Lower forecast corn yields this month reduce US corn production 124 million bushels to 12.54 billion, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - December 2010
Forecasts for 2010 and 2011 pork production have been raised, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Forecasts for 2010 and 2011 pork production have been raised, according to the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Australian Pig Numbers, Pork Output Fall Again in 2009
The latest ABARES statistics show further reductions in both pig numbers and pork production in Australian in 2009. The report has been summarised by Jackie Linden for ThePigSite.
The latest ABARES statistics show further reductions in both pig numbers and pork production in Australian in 2009. The report has been summarised by Jackie Linden for ThePigSite.
United Kingdom Pig Meat Market Update - December 2010
James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
James Park, senior economic analyst with AHDB Meat Services Economic and Policy Analysis Group, explains the latest trends in pig production in the UK and European Union.
EU Pig Production to Fall
Pig production in the EU is expected to fall in the second half of next year and through into 2012, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Pig production in the EU is expected to fall in the second half of next year and through into 2012, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Feed Efficiency: On-Farm Checks
Although feed prices are largely beyond the pig producer's control, there are a number of routine checks that can be done on the farm to assess efficiency, according to this publication, number 9 in the series 'Knowledge Transfer Bulletins' from BPEX...
Although feed prices are largely beyond the pig producer's control, there are a number of routine checks that can be done on the farm to assess efficiency, according to this publication, number 9 in the series 'Knowledge Transfer Bulletins' from BPEX...
Kansas Swine Day 2010
Proceedings of the Kansas Swine Day 2010 conference, which focused on the nutrition and nursery pigs and finishers as well as feed management.
Proceedings of the Kansas Swine Day 2010 conference, which focused on the nutrition and nursery pigs and finishers as well as feed management.
FAO Food Outlook - November 2010
The latest Global Market Outlook for animal products from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The latest Global Market Outlook for animal products from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
BPEX Export Bulletin - November 2010
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for November 2010 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
The British Pig Executive's (BPEX) Export Bulletin for November 2010 reports pig industry trends from around the world.
US Pork Outlook - November 2010
Next year, the US pork industry will struggle to adjust to expected higher feed costs, and output is expected to be 1.5 per cent above the 2010 level, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research...
Next year, the US pork industry will struggle to adjust to expected higher feed costs, and output is expected to be 1.5 per cent above the 2010 level, according to the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook from the USDA's Economic Research...
Danish Herd, Market Pigs Fall Back (November 2010)
By Jackie Linden, Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in November 2010 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis, including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the ...
By Jackie Linden, Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in November 2010 Whole Hog Brief. To read the full detailed analysis, including all the commentary and graphical data, subscribe to the ...
