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How High Can Farmland Prices Go?
How High Can Farmland Prices Go?

Prepare for a dynamic farmland market in 2022.

Cattle Outlook Optimistic for 2022
Cattle Outlook Optimistic for 2022

Cattle markets have improved significantly in the final weeks of 2021, with market analysts projecting those positive trends to continue in 2022.

2022 Soybean Planting Projections are a Moving Target, Prices will Whipsaw
2022 Soybean Planting Projections are a Moving Target, Prices will Whipsaw

USDA currently pegs soybean plantings at 87.5 million acres. Market analysts offer projections both above and below that number and explain their rationale, which includes the South America crop and weather forecasts.

2022 Outlook: Pork Industry Rises from the Rubble
2022 Outlook: Pork Industry Rises from the Rubble

Four economists weigh in on the 2022 pork outlook and share their advice for pig farmers heading into the new year.

2022 Outlook: Why Corn’s Sweet Spot May Be Below $6 in the New Year
2022 Outlook: Why Corn’s Sweet Spot May Be Below $6 in the New Year

From increased input prices, to a dimmer outlook on corn export demand, analysts say there are a multitude of factors driving the outlook into the new year. Analysts weigh in on their price picture projections for 2022.

U.S. Pork Outlook: Will 2021 Be Different?

Five respected economists in the pork industry share their insight on what’s ahead in 2021 and ways producers can make the most of new opportunities ahead. 

Five respected economists in the pork industry share their outlook on what’s ahead in 2021. 
2021 U.S. Pork Outlook: Volatility and A Little Optimism

The industry appears to be set for another year of large hog supplies that will stretch processing capacity and pork demand, says University of Missouri economist Scott Brown.

Pork Outlook: Don’t Let Your Guard Down in 2020
Pork Outlook: Don’t Let Your Guard Down in 2020

African swine fever and tariffs are topping the list of the biggest game changers in the pork outlook. Will 2020 be a similar story to 2019 with a new verse? 

2019 Livestock Outlooks: Trade, Supplies and Demand Need to Align
2019 Livestock Outlooks: Trade, Supplies and Demand Need to Align

The editors at AgWeb.com are looking at experts’ projections for 2019 to help you succeed and be profitable in the coming year. Here’s what to expect for the upcoming year in the livestock segments.

2019 Pork Outlook: Trade Optimism and Runaway Supply

Despite uncertainties surrounding trade and the size of the U.S. pork supply, some experts say producers have reason to be optimistic.   

2019 Policy Outlook: Trade, Trade and Trade
2019 Policy Outlook: Trade, Trade and Trade

The most significant policy issue of 2018 looms large over the outlook for the new year. Ag leaders of both parties say actions on trade in the first half of 2019 will decide agriculture’s fate for years to come.

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2017 Outlook: Top 6 Hog Market Movers

Don’t expect a big change in hog prices in the short term, but barring major increases in production, producers should see an uptick as the year progresses. Here's what to keep your eyes on.