Insights and Stories on Hog Prices

U.S. pork, fruit producers brace for second wave of Chinese tariffs

Jun. 21, 2018 at 7:45 pm CDT

Beijing/Chicago | Reuters — U.S. producers of pork, already saddled with duties enacted in an earlier round of the escalating trade dispute with China, are bracing for further pain after Beijing hit the products with additional tariffs due to come into effect next month. China implemented a 25 per cent […]

U.S. livestock: Bargain buying pares some CME hogs’ losses

Jun. 21, 2018 at 3:29 pm CDT

By Reuters

Hog prices steadying as barbecue season nears

May. 4, 2018 at 6:31 pm CDT

By Dave Sims

Tariffs raise tough questions for pork industry

Apr. 6, 2018 at 11:45 pm CDT

By Dave Sims

Pork exports key in 2018 as U.S. slaughter ramps up

Jan. 30, 2018 at 7:09 pm CST

By Dave Sims

Hog prices feeling weakness as new U.S. plants start up

Oct. 6, 2017 at 4:58 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Canadian hog prices are feeling the effects of near record-high slaughter volumes in the U.S. During the week ended Sept. 30, over 2.5 million hogs were processed, up three per cent from the same week a year ago and the third largest kill on record over the […]

By Dave Sims

U.S. livestock: Hogs hit 2-1/2-year high on packer demand

Jun. 30, 2017 at 7:31 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures surged to a 2-1/2-year high on Friday as recent gains in cash hog prices prompted investor buying in futures, traders and analysts said. Rising wholesale pork values underscored strong meat demand and also bolstered futures while rising temperatures forecast next week could […]

By Michael Hirtzer

Ontario hog farmers to get new options with Michigan plant

Jun. 26, 2017 at 6:44 pm CDT

A combination of hog prices remaining high despite good supplies and a new processing plant in nearby Michigan have Ontario hog farmers optimistic about the near future. “It’s unambiguously good news to have more processing capacity close to Ontario,” said Patrick O’Neil, Ontario Pork’s marketing division manager, at the Ontario […]

By John Greig

Sizzling hog market waits on new U.S. plants

Jun. 2, 2017 at 6:31 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Prices for Canadian hogs are enjoying a seasonal bump as consumers prepare for the summer grilling season. In Canada, the Signature No. 5 (Maple Leaf) Index daily price was listed at $179.68 per 100 kg (ckg) on May 26. That price was up $1.11/ckg compared to the […]

By Dave Sims

Canadian hog prices to rise by summer

Mar. 17, 2017 at 7:40 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Cheap prices for feed and a softer Canadian dollar have helped keep Canadian hog prices aloft so far in 2017. “Right now producers are looking at $180 to $184 a pig,” said Andrew Dickson, general manger of Manitoba Pork. “Prices are looking pretty good for June, July, […]

By Dave Sims

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