Pork Commentary

Jim Long Pork Commentary – October 31, 2022

October 31, 2022 10:42 am Published by Genesus

Topsy Turvy Hog Market Observations U.S. hog marketing’s last week was 2,557,000, the same week a year ago 2,552,000. Iowa...

October 24, 2022 11:00 am Published by Genesus

Lean Hog Prices Surge Higher Friday to Friday, December lean hog futures were $6.88, and February up $7.10. A $15...

October 17, 2022 11:55 am Published by Genesus

U.S. Market Hog Numbers Continue Lower Last week U.S. hog slaughter was 2.545 million head, a year ago same week...

October 10, 2022 9:12 am Published by Genesus

Less Hogs = Lower Prices? Last week the USDA released the September 1 Hogs and Pigs Report. What we saw...

October 3, 2022 2:33 pm Published by Genesus

U.S. Hog Inventory Continues to Plummet Here Come $1.20 Lean Hogs Last week the USDA released the September 1 Hogs...

September 26, 2022 11:25 am Published by Genesus

China Pork Reserve Release – ASF South Korea U.S. Lean Hog futures took a hit last Friday due to two...

September 19, 2022 12:40 pm Published by Genesus

June Lean Hogs 2023 Set New Contract Highs Even the trading players in the Lean Hog Futures are starting to...

September 12, 2022 1:34 pm Published by Genesus

Pork Markets Challenged Globally This past week saw continued pressure on U.S. hog markets as Lean Hogs continue their drop...

September 6, 2022 10:33 am Published by Genesus

Europe – Prices – Cost of Production We have been writing for several months about the reality of Europe’s challenge...

August 29, 2022 1:25 pm Published by Genesus

No Joy in Hogville. Volatility is the New Normal? This past week Lean Hog futures, pork cut-outs, and hog prices...