100-Dollar-Ideas
Softer index isn’t good news for red meat demand.
Smithfield expects transition to close later this year.
Japan beef imports rose sharply, while the lack of sales to Russia is hampering overall red meat exports.
Christie voiced his support in the State Board to monitor modern animal practices.
A recovery in corn and soybean production has Chris Hurt more optimistic about pork producers’ profitability in the coming year.
Traders look for All Hogs & Pigs to come in slight above year-ago levels.
Rise in index is a positive sign for red meat demand.
Smithfield purchased by Shuanghui International Holdings Limited.
Has been identified in the U.S., but poses no public health threat.
But beef exports in terms of values was still up from year-ago.
Improved same-store sales lead to improvement in index.
Beef exports in terms of value were up from year-ago.
Drought monitor notes that 33.20% of contiguous U.S. is drought-free -- minor improvement from last week.
Frozen beef stocks at the end of February top expectations.
Report to reflect expansion from year-ago.
Also, breeding inventory was up slightly from last year and up slightly from the previous quarter.
Sends baseline report to Congress.
Brian Grete and Julianne Johnston discuss demand concerns in the meat markets on this week’s Pro Farmer Profit Briefing.
Recent developments from Russia and China raise questions about ractopamine’s use.
Says will be able to meet the March 1 deadline.
Says its reviewing changes to meet customers’ needs.
Group outlines top five opportunities for 2013.
Editor Chip Flory and Senior Market Analyst Brian Grete discuss 13 things to watch in 2013.