USDA Releases Cold Storage report - poultry and pork stocks drop lower 23 Dec 2020 Cold Storage reports indicates poultry and pork storage is down
Brazil's pig and poultry production costs rose significantly in 2020 23 Dec 2020 Brazil's pig and broiler production costs increased for a fifth consecutive month
EU pork exports still driven by China in September 23 Dec 2020 EU-27 fresh/frozen pork exports increased 30% year-on-year, which is a similar increase to that recorded throughout 2020.
UK's new Global Tariff will offer some safeguards for farming sector 22 Dec 2020 The government’s new import tariff regime will provide certainty for farmers by largely maintaining import tariffs at present levels, the NFU said after legislation implementing the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) was laid in Parliament.…
Research suggests that improvements in animal welfare do not decrease farm income 22 Dec 2020 A new study published in the journal Animal Welfare finds that improvements in pig welfare do not automatically change public opinion or decrease farm income.
Prior to planned Taiwan protests, US says pork 'needlessly politicized' 22 Dec 2020 US pork imports containing ractopamine are being protested in Taiwan
Chinese pork prices rise a little, despite herd recovery 22 Dec 2020 Chinese pig numbers are expected to recover to previous levels in second quarter 2021.
Planning Christmas dinner? We've got the best Christmas ham recipe 22 Dec 2020 This is one of The Pig Site's favorite recipes for the holiday season. We wish you and yours the best of holidays!
World shuts down borders to Britain amid new coronavirus strain 21 Dec 2020 Border closure causes travel chaos, raises prospect of UK food shortages - all just days before the Brexit cliff edge
China to ramp up derivative market products 21 Dec 2020 China will accelerate the rollout of new commodity futures and options including natural gas, refined oil and peanuts as it sets out to develop its derivatives market amid increasing demand, a senior securities regulator…
Farm lobby supports Australia's WTO case against China 20 Dec 2020 Australia's National Farmers Federation has voiced its support for a rules-based trading system as Australia begins a WTO dispute settlement process with China.
Genesus Global Market Report: Russia, December 2020 18 Dec 2020 Sponsored Russia is potentially entering a situation not experienced for well over 10 years, a sales price lower than the cost of production! Production continues to increase, domestic consumption is static, and feed raw material …
Glowlit feed price trends: December 18 2020 18 Dec 2020 Sponsored This week's Feed Additive Focus, brought to you by Glowlit, takes a look at the latest price changes in Vitamin E50 & Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) The Glowlit platform is showing an increase in the …
Pig outlook: Hog market awaits key USDA data 18 Dec 2020 US pork exports strengthen after weeks of lags.
CME update: lean hog futures weaken despite positive export numbers 18 Dec 2020 US hog futures closed lower on 17 December despite signs of strong pork exports and firm demand from China.
Jim Long Pork Commentary: US slaughter numbers continue strong 17 Dec 2020 Sponsored The U.S. market continues to maintain weekly hog marketings similar to a year ago with last week at 2,776,000, a year ago 2,772,000.
US officials decry “disinformation” as Taiwan prepares to accept US pork imports 17 Dec 2020 The de facto US embassy in Taiwan on 17 December decried “disinformation” from politicians about food safety after Taiwan greenlit imports of US pork treated with a leanness-enhancing additive.
British meat industry calls for an "orientation phase" after Brexit transition period ends 17 Dec 2020 The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is calling for an "orientation phase" from 1 January to account for the UK Government's lack of Brexit preparation.
US export data shows strong pork performance in October 16 Dec 2020 Data from the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) shows that US pork exports gained in October, making 2020 a record year for meat exports.
CME update: lean hog futures gain ground on technical buying 16 Dec 2020 US lean hog futures rose slightly on 15 December on follow-through buying stemming from a rally on Monday 14 December.