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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in April 2026 using April 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $59.51, down $0.06 for the week, and $3.62 below the average cash price for the week of $63.13.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in April 2026 using April 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $59.57, down $3.81 for the week, and $6.91 below the average cash price for the week of $66.48.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in March 2026 using April 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $63.38, down $2.69 for the week, and drifting below the average cash price for the week of $64.36.
Industry leaders expect continued momentum for Brazilian meat exports through year-end, supported by resilient demand and expanding access to strategic markets.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 11,560 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $79.34, up $1.69 per head from last week.
Economist Lee Schulz says people need to look forward before they look back to understand what caused the contraction.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 77,791 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $60.97, up $0.07 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 18,180 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $76.68, up $3.29 per head from last week.
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Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 73,195 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $57.85, up $1.02 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 59,851 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $56.83, down $1.95 per head from last week.
Market access obstacles continued to weigh heavily on exports of U.S. beef, while pork exports accounted for a larger share of production, USMEF says.
The preliminary investigation into pork products found evidence of dumping that damaged the domestic industry and approved duties starting on Sept. 10.
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Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 70,875 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $55.75, up $2.09 per head from last week.
Strong hog prices, along with continued pressure on feed costs, are resulting in robust margins for many producers, Rabobank says in its Q3 report.
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Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average with 22,650 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $90.05, up $1.90 per head from last week.
The newly approved facilities include 23 pork plants and 83 poultry plants, according to a Chinese Customs database.
Pork export value per head has increased by 24% in the last five years, largely in part to Mexico and growing markets.
Ag economists share options for producers to take advantage of the market and hedge their risk moving forward.
Even in the midst of a trade war, Brett Stuart of Global AgriTrends is confident deals will get done and the U.S. will have better access, especially if purchase commitments are part of the agreements.
The renewals are a relief to U.S. farmers and meat companies as they navigate trade disputes with major agricultural importers, including China and Canada.
The registration status for pork, beef and poultry plants across the U.S., including some owned by major producers, was changed from “effective” to “expired.”
Overall, profit conditions have improved significantly for pork producers compared to 12 months ago,says NPPC’s economist Holly Cook.
Beef packers saw losses of $195.60 per head and pork packers saw losses of $1.41 per head.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 16,650 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $115.58, up $3.25 per head from last week.