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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in August 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $106.67, up $10.66 for the week, and $2.75 below the average cash price for the week of $109.42.
The facility will be located on the northwest edge of Sioux Falls in Foundation park and will replace their 115 year old downtown plant, which had become outdated.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $96.00, down $11.13 for the week, and $14.14 below the average cash price for the week of $110.14.
The data suggests a more favorable financial environment for producers in 2025 compared with the prior year. Here’s why disciplined risk management remains critical moving forward.
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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using August 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $103.58, up $2.28 for the week, and $4.06 below the average cash price for the week of $107.64.
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The proposed settlement requires approval by U.S. District Judge John Tunheim.
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Strong demand for U.S. pork has pushed importers to outbid other buyers in the region, taking larger volumes at higher prices.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in July 2026 using July 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $99.57, up $5.64 for the week, and $8.60 above the average cash price for the week of $90.97.
Output during October-December in the world’s largest pork producer surged to 15.7 million metric tons.
The case alleges a years-long conspiracy among leading meat processors to keep wages low.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using July 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $93.94, up $2.79 for the week, and $10.61 above the average cash price for the week of $83.33.
October results are in and the data is positive for the U.S. red meat industry.
Demand for U.S. red meat is expected to remain globally, especially with an emerging middle class in many developing regions.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using July 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $91.14, up $12.51 for the week, and $13.94 above the average cash price for the week of $77.20.
When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using June 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $78.63, up $0.30 for the week, and $6.12 above the average cash price for the week of $72.51.
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When you consider that today’s purchased weaner would be sold in June 2026 using June 2026 futures, the weaner breakeven was $78.33, up $3.67 for the week, and $8.15 above the average cash price for the week of $70.18
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