Pork Commentary: Big Sky Saga Continues
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

EU Pig Prices: Steady Situation Throughout Europe
EU - This week, slaughter pig prices prove to remain steady throughout Europe.

Market Preview: Pork Exports on the Rebound
US - Weekly US Market Preview provided by Steve R. Meyer, Ph.D., Paragon Economics, Inc.

Weekly Outlook: Pork Industry on Last Leg Down
US - Bankruptcy is a terrible word, but one that indicates the pork industry is entering the “last leg down” in this cycle, writes Chris Hurt, extension economist at Purdue University.

WTO Establishes Panel to Consider COOL Dispute
SWITZERLAND - At its meeting on 19 November 2009, the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) established a single panel to examine complaints by Canada (DS384) and Mexico (DS386)...

US Pork Production Down from a Year Ago
US - Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.39 billion pounds in October, down 3 per cent from the 4.53 billion pounds produced in October 2008, according to the USDA's National...

CME: Frozen Pork Inventories See Positive Sign
US - USDA’s November Cold Storage report, released Friday afternoon, will likely hit livestock markets as somewhat bullish on Monday, with that sentiment probably greatest for pork, write Steve...

Short Supply Holds Up UK Cull Sow Prices
UK - Although in some areas small rises in spot prices were recorded, the general sentiment was more of a stand-on nature reflecting the relatively static DAPP which now stands at 140.59p, but still well...

Weekly Review: September Pork Exports Higher Than a Year Ago
US - Weekly review of the US hog industry, written by Glenn Grimes and Ron Plain.

Interest in US Feed Grains Grows in Viet Nam
VIET NAM - The Council hosted approximately 120 commercial swine producers for the Swine Industry Symposium in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, this week.

WTO Investigates Poultry, Livestock Complaints
SWITZERLAND - The World Trade Organization (WTO) has started its enquiry into the European Union ban on importing poultry meat from the US, and American labelling rules for cattle and pigs from Canada...

UK Slaughter Statistics - November 2009
UK - Figures from the UK's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) reveal that the country's monthly home-killed production of pig meat rose in October, but only slightly. It should be...

CME: Drop in Pork Prices Seen in October
US - According to Steve Meyer and Len Steiner, retail beef and pork prices remained well below year-ago levels in October while retail broiler prices fell below year-ago levels and retail turkey prices...

CPC Tracks Loan Loss Reserve Programme Success
CANADA - Pork producers who apply for loans under the Canadian Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Programme are being encouraged to outline their experiences to the Canadian Pork Council, writes Bruce Coc...

Danish Crown Gets International Recognition
DENMARK - A marked return on international investments confirms Danish Crown’s role as an international company.

Sask Pork to Focus on Range of Objectives
CANADA - The general manager of the Saskatchewan Pork Development Board says the organization's newly installed board of directors will be focusing on a several key objectives over the next year, writes...

Technology to Add €55,000 to Pig Farm Profit
IRELAND - Increasing technical efficiency on pig farms could add a staggering €16 million to the profitability of Irish pig enterprises.

Weekly Outlook: Crop Prices Remain Firm
US - Corn and soybean prices continue to trade in a relatively wide range, but are currently near the highs of the past 10 weeks. Basis levels have weakened some as harvest accelerated, writes Darrel...

CME: USDA Announces Workshop Dates and Topics
US - USDA and the Department of Justice have announced the dates and subjects for a series of “workshops” on the status of competition in agriculture, report Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.

Weekly Roberts Report
US - Agricultural US Commodity Market Report by Mike Roberts, Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia Tech.

September Pork Exports Regain Momentum
US - September pork plus pork variety meat exports reached nearly 154,000 metric tons (339.5 million pounds) valued at $347.8 million, the highest volume since April 2009, according to statistics released...

Pork Commentary: Govt-Controlled Big Sky Farms and Creditor Protection
CANADA - This week's North American Pork Commentary from Jim Long.

Pig Price Sampled Enlarged
UK - The Deadweight Average Pig Price (DAPP) sample is now taking in more of the industry following the decision of FA Gill to join.

UK's Processed Pork Exports Booming
UK - British bacon, sausage and ham exports are hitting new heights with the Republic of Ireland remaining the largest market.

Stress in the Pork Industry to Be Addressed
CANADA - A Canmore, Alberta-based middle management coach is encouraging pork producers facing tough economic times to make a conscious effort to enhance their resilience, writes Bruce Cochrane.