USDA’s FSIS unveiled proposals to increase line speeds in poultry and pork plants, aiming to boost processing capacity and ease food-price pressures
Weaker hog prices at home push major integrators to diversify production and sales channels beyond mainland China
Lean hog futures pushed to new contract highs this week, though profit-taking and technical suggest the rally may be losing momentum.
Steady gains in the cash market are reinforcing bullish expectations and giving producers leverage as packer bids improve