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Feedstuffs Precision Pork

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Feedstuffs Precision Pork is a look at market trends and ways to bring more precision to your pork business.

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Pig profitability requires planning, goal setting

January 11, 2024 20:17 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

As we enter the new year, the time is now to focus on pork profitability. A good place to start is to set goals with a focus on improving KPIs, including that of improving pig health. Getting pigs started in a cost effective manner is particularly critical in these market conditions as our guests explain. Joining Feedstuffs Precision Pork host Patrick Duerksen in this episode are Sabrina May and Ken Mooney. May is swine research and product development manager and Mooney is a swine nutritio...

Drop the bias and take a hard look at your production strategy

December 13, 2023 02:36 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Pork profitability and risk management go hand in hand, and considering today’s market conditions its important to drop any existing biases and look strategically at what you might have done differently this year. Joining Feedstuffs Precision Pork host Patrick Duerksen in this episode are Cargill’s Matt Wolfe and Andrew Leddy. They talk about specific steps that can be taken to strategically improve your operation's bottom line. It may be reevaluating your nutrition strategy, tightening dow...

New crop corn: Time to monitor and think about mycotoxin risks

October 13, 2023 00:23 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

The hog industry is currently dealing with numerous stressful situations, and one, in particular, that needs to be on the industry's radar as new crop corn starts coming in is that of grain quality.  What is  the mycotoxin risk and how may that change as harvest season progresses? In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, host Patrick Duerksen, Commercial Director for Cargill, is joined by Drs. Wes Schweer and Chris Parks, Swine Nutritionists with Cargill. They discuss the current situa...

Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Sorting through the nursery mortality challenge

September 15, 2023 13:21 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Can we do better with how we start our pigs? Yep, we probably can.  In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, host Patrick Duerksen, Commercial Director for Cargill, is joined by Drs. Wes Schweer, Swine Nutritionist with Cargill, and Brooke Smith, Veterinary Nutrition Lead of Cargill. They talk about the importance of pushing the envelope in the nursery space and trying new things. Feedstuffs Precision Pork is brought to you by Cargill.  Never miss out on knowing today’s profitability ...

Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Feed conversion and profitability

August 18, 2023 12:46 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, host Patrick Duerksen, Commercial Director for Cargill, is joined by Cargill nutritionists Chad Pilcher and Chris Parks to talk feed conversion and profitability. They kick off with a discussion on how best to roll up feed conversion and set as a priority that of saving money or making money.   How then does one set a feed conversion goal for a hog operation based on economic conditions, energy costs and other factors? What about variation withi...

Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Don't just buy inputs, manage and monitor them

July 24, 2023 18:54 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, hosts Patrick Duerksen, Commercial Director for Cargill, and Chad Steinkamp, Strategic Account Manager with Cargill, review their key take-aways from the National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) and explore why it's important for hog producers to manage and monitor nutrients versus simply buying inputs. Feedstuffs Precision Pork is brought to you by Cargill.  Never miss out on knowing today’s profitability outlook.  To learn more about the gene...

Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Industry resilience apparent

June 19, 2023 12:37 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, we take a look at the market trends and ways to bring more precision to your pork business.  Joining us today with insight on the grain markets and a World Pork Expo recap are Patrick Duerksen, Commercial Director for Cargill, and Chad Steinkamp, Strategic Account Manager with Cargill. Feedstuffs Precision Pork is brought to you by Cargill.  Never miss out on knowing today’s profitability outlook.  To learn more about the general outlook, sign...

Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Put some bacon on it

May 18, 2023 15:23 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, we take a look at the market trends and ways to bring more precision to your pork business.  Joining us today with insight on the grain markets, a heads up to closely monitory the protein and lysine levels of your soy plus hog market insight are Patrick Duerksen, Commercial Director for Cargill, and Chad Steinkamp, Strategic Account Manager with Cargill. Feedstuffs Precision Pork is brought to you by Cargill.  Never miss out on knowing today’s ...

Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Watch the protein level on that soy

March 31, 2023 17:08 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, we take a look at the market trends and ways to bring more precision to your pork business.  Joining us today with insight on the grain markets, a heads up to closely monitory the protein and lysine levels of your soy plus hog market insight are Patrick Duerksen, Commercial Director for Cargill, and Chad Steinkamp, Strategic Account Manager with Cargill. Feedstuffs Precision Pork is brought to you by Cargill.  Never miss out on knowing today’s ...

Feedstuffs Precision Pork: A heads up on DDG supplies; double check nutrient value of your ingredients

March 08, 2023 13:32 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, we take a look at the market trends and ways to bring more precision to your pork business.  Joining us today with insight on the grain markets, a heads up on upcoming distillers dried grains supplies and hog market insight are Patrick Duerksen, Commercial Director for Cargill, and Chad Steinkamp, Strategic Account Manager with Cargill. They also talk about the importance of knowing the actual nutrient value of the ingredients you are feeding to...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: Digging Into pork supply numbers, inventory projections

December 02, 2022 14:01 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Mark Hulsebus, Swine Commercial Director at Cargill, offers some animal feed and hog market perspective.  With harvest in the books, we look ahead to the December quarterly Hogs and Pigs report due out from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and discuss the current supply situation with regard to lean hogs. Hulsebus also discusses the current demand picture for pork and how that's reflected in lean hog futures, and provides an outlook on  what...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: Opportunities for producer profitability emerging in 2023

November 04, 2022 16:59 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Mark Hulsebus, Swine Commercial Director at Cargill, offers some animal feed and hog market perspective.  Feed costs appear to be moderating somewhat as harvest is in full swing across the Midwest, and lean hog prices are much stronger than they were this time a year ago.  Hulsebus discusses the current demand picture for pork and how that's reflected in lean hog futures, and provides an outlook on  what the profit picture looks like over the n...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: Profit outlook takes shape as combines start rolling

September 30, 2022 16:26 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Mark Hulsebus, Swine Commercial Director at Cargill, offers some animal feed and hog market perspective. The headwinds of inflation dramatically altered the opportunity to lock in profits in the pork sector over the course of the summer, and now the grain markets are in "wait and see" mode until getting some more empirical data from combines rolling across the Corn Belt.  Hulsebus discusses the current demand picture for pork and what that's mea...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: Forward profit curves shift dramatically

September 02, 2022 13:47 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Mark Hulsebus, Swine Commercial Director at Cargill, offers some animal feed and hog market perspective. The headwinds of inflation dramatically altered the opportunity to lock in profits in the pork sector over the past 30 days.  As consumers struggle with  higher costs in generally every sector, the question becomes how much higher meat prices are eroding demand for animal-derived proteins. Hot, dry weather across much of the Corn Belt also pr...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: The time to lock in profits is here

August 12, 2022 16:17 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Mark Hulsebus, Swine Commercial Director at Cargill, offers some animal feed and hog market perspective. Despite the headwinds of an inflationary environment the U.S. hasn't seen in more than 40 years, the opportunity to lock in profits in the pork sector looks relatively strong over the coming 12 months.  Although consumers are struggling with  higher costs in generally every sector, they did not appear to turn away from meat purchases this sum...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: Have we reached a top in corn markets?

July 01, 2022 17:54 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Mark Hulsebus, Swine Commercial Director at Cargill, offers some animal feed and hog market perspective. The corn market may have found a top in the first half of 2022, but the markets are wound tight enough that any weather disruptions this summer bear watching.  Hulsebus also discusses the potential for food price inflation to temper meat demand heading into the heart of summer grilling season as consumers struggle with the higher cost of... e...

INFLATION: Opportunities for pork profitability likely shrinking In coming months

June 03, 2022 17:02 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Mark Hulsebus, Swine Commercial Director at Cargill, offers some animal feed and hog market perspective. The corn market has taken a bit of a breather with the crop largely planted, but any weather disruptions this summer bear watching. The energy markets still dominate the discussion of fat availability for livestock feed. Hulsebus also discusses the potential for food price inflation to temper meat demand heading into the heart of summer grill...

Solutions and education to mark World Pork Expo

May 27, 2022 14:41 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MB

The upcoming World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, will be held June 8-10. It is where the hog industry annually gathers to learn, network and explore new ideas. In this segment of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, we talk with Patrick Duerksen of Cargill Animal Nutrition about the plans that Cargill has for this year’s Expo. In addition to having its experts on hand in its booth and hospitality tent to explore such things as producer profitability, feed ordering and the Agriness tool, Cargill wil...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report - April 29

April 29, 2022 16:21 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Mark Hulsebus, Swine Commercial Director at Cargill, offers some animal feed and hog market perspective, with an eye toward the rising cost of feed as corn hovers above $8. Hulsebus also discusses the potential for food price inflation to temper meat demand heading into summer grilling season. Finally, Hulsebus provides an update on the outlook for swine production profitability given the ongoing uncertainty in Eastern Europe and how that has ro...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – April 1

April 01, 2022 16:20 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Mark Hulsebus, Swine Commercial Director at Cargill, offers some animal feed and hog market perspective, with an eye toward the latest Hogs & Pigs and Planting Intentions reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Hulsebus also discusses the effect that rising fuel costs continue to have on the availability and price of DDGS and liquid fats in swine rations. Finally, Hulsebus provides an update on the outlook for swine production profitabi...

Got those summer profitability strategies in place?

March 17, 2022 20:32 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

With the warm weather approaching, the time is now to start thinking about those summer profitability strategies. Joining us on this Feedstuffs Precision Pork podcast are two experts on the topic from Cargill Animal Nutrition. We talk with Mark Hulsebus and Matthew Ritter about feeding strategy, outlook, optimum weights and more.  Plan today for tomorrow’s success. These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. Hog nutrition experts at Cargill are available to as...

Don't overlook water quality in your management decisions

February 04, 2022 16:22 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

On any given day a producer must think about feed costs, biosecurity measures, vaccinations, marketing.. the list goes on. One area of production that is often overlooked is water quality. Ensuring that water is of good quality, properly delivered, and available to all pigs is not always as easy as it sounds.  In this episode, we talk with Erin Ehinger, Cargill Production Support Specialist, and Bob TenHove, Cargill Account Manager, to discuss why water is important and what a producer can ...

New year, new opportunities for hog producers

January 06, 2022 12:55 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

In this first Feedstuffs Precision Pork episode of the new year, we turn to Mark Hulsebus, commercial director, and Matt Ritter, nutrition and technical services director, with Cargill Animal Nutrition, to get their insights on what’s likely ahead for the hog industry in 2022.  What might the omnicron virus, continued shipping issues, feed costs and this week’s return of winter to the Midwest mean for pork producers when it comes to profitability. As we hear, now may not be the time to buck...

SPECIAL REPORT: Are you ready? Cooler weather can mean more disease

November 18, 2021 20:50 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

Winter is here! With this change in season, comes the need to change our mindsets when it comes to our hog barns. Switching from controlling excess heat to conserving heat, while still maintaining adequate air exchange, is important for both air quality and pig comfort.  Today we are joined by Cargill production support specialists Erin Ehinger and Joe George to find out their tips and tricks for preparing for winter.  Plan today for tomorrow’s success. These are uncertain times, and it wi...

SPECIAL REPORT: What’s in your corn? What about your DDGs?

October 26, 2021 00:14 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Harvest is here, and that means it’s time to be on the lookout for molds and mycotoxins, and to be aware of how they might impact your pigs.  Depending on the strain and prevalence, mold and mycotoxins can mean minor productivity setbacks or major health concerns.  In this Feedstuffs Precision Pork Special Report, Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead talks with Chris Parks, swine nutritionist with Cargill, and Don Geesting, micro nutrition innovation lead with Cargill. They discuss the negativ...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – October 15

October 15, 2021 17:48 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Cargill, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week’s recap or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK DAVE at [email protected] Plan today for tomorrow’s success. Follow Feedstuffs Precisio...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – October 8

October 08, 2021 19:36 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Cargill, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week’s recap or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK DAVE at [email protected] Plan today for tomorrow’s success. Follow Feedstuffs Precisio...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – October 1

October 01, 2021 17:47 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Cargill, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week’s recap or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK DAVE at [email protected] Plan today for tomorrow’s success. Follow Feedstuffs Precisio...

SPECIAL REPORT: What can be done to minimize risk of African swine fever?

September 27, 2021 23:16 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

African swine fever has been on everyone’s mind for several years now, and more recently with cases of ASF being confirmed in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, it is definitely a topic of conversation for pork producers throughout North America.  While no cases of ASF have been confirmed in the U.S., it is important for all of us to come together and do what we can to prevent ASF from reaching our shores. In this special Feedstuffs Precision Pork podcast, we explore some tools and programs ...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – September 24

September 24, 2021 18:09 - 6 minutes - 5.49 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Cargill, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. We are officially into fall but looking around the Midwest, the combines have yet to be fully engaged. Initial discussions are quite typical with those saying production will be up and others saying it will be down. Based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest pr...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – September 17

September 17, 2021 17:44 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Cargill, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. The markets saw a slight bounce off of the previous week. Across much of the Midwest, harvest has begun but probably best not to rush, says Bauer, given that ports are still backlogged and facilities on the mend for Hurricane Ida.  These are uncertain times, and it wil...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – September 10

September 10, 2021 20:02 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Cargill, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week’s recap or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK DAVE at [email protected] Plan today for tomorrow’s success. Follow Feedstuffs Precisio...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – September 3

September 03, 2021 17:32 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week’s recap or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK DAVE at [email protected] Plan today for tomorrow’s success. Follow Feedstuffs Precisio...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – August 27

August 27, 2021 16:14 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week’s recap or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK DAVE at [email protected] Plan today for tomorrow’s success. Follow Feedstuffs Precisio...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – August 13

August 13, 2021 19:26 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. USDA may have reported corn yields would drop 5 bu./acre this season but how likely is that really? Bauer shares his thoughts. What about beans? He digs into that too. Pork exports were down from the week prior and for the four-week average. Profitability on hogs is hea...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – August 6

August 06, 2021 17:46 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. African swine fever (ASF) became public three years ago in China. While some would question the messaging currently coming out of China, the fact of the matter is that China will indeed achieve pre-ASF status. As a result, U.S. pork exports could be impacted. Fortunately...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – July 30

July 30, 2021 18:59 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Cargill, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. Weekly pork exports were up 57% versus prior week and represented 17% of the week’s pork production, marking the 7th highest production of the year. Year-to-date slaughter is down slightly from year ago. Is China rebuilding its sow herd? If so, how will the U.S. replace...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – July 23

July 23, 2021 14:52 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. Weekly pork exports were up following previos week’s downturn and represented 13% of weekly pork production. Still, these sales were well below the year-to-date weekly average.  Mexico led all buyers, followed by Japan, Korea and Columbia. China ended the week with net ...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – July 16

July 16, 2021 17:36 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. While African swine fever has been in the wild boar population in Germany since 2020, this week it was identified in a domestic herd for the first time. The organic-based operation does allow its sows to go outdoors.  In terms of weekly pork sales, Bauer said they were ...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – July 9

July 09, 2021 17:25 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. This is a year where waiting for the highs may not necessarily be the best approach so the managing of risk is important. May prices were up 4%, rather than the usual 4% drop for the month, reflecting both strong domestic and global demand profiles, said Bauer. What’s ah...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – July 2

July 02, 2021 14:15 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. The hog market saw incredible swells this week, spurred by the weather and a wild rumor of a case of African swine fever in Iowa. Exports were 12% of weekly pork production, with Mexico leading sales, followed by Japan and then China. Bauer recommends paying attention ...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – June 25

June 25, 2021 18:21 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. It was another record-breaking week in the hog markets, and although the underlying fundamentals haven't changed much, the emotion moneyflow and trading volumes certainly have. Bauer explains that several futures markets encountered dynamic corrections this week, althoug...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – June 18

June 18, 2021 17:40 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. In what shouldn’t have been any surprise, the hog market made a significant correction this week. As Bauer explains, it was not about China’s buying, it was about the U.S. market making a much-needed adjustment. What role did the weather and an announcement by the feds t...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – June 11

June 11, 2021 16:48 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. Hog producers were in a good mood at this week’s World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. Price trends have been nothing short of incredible. While front-loaded, monthly average return for roughly the next 12 months is projected to be $30/head/month. These are uncertain tim...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – June 4

June 04, 2021 19:37 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. Prices reacted to demand this past week as well as anticipated tighter supply expected this coming fall and winter from PRRS and PEDv impacts. Supply chain disruptions are feared with the pending reduction of line speeds at slaughter plants, which has left wholesalers a...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – May 28

May 28, 2021 17:06 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. The planting of corn and beans continued to trend higher with nice gains on the week prior. Shortly the focus will turn to conditions and the way things look there will be some good reports there.  Pork sales for the week had a nice bounce back. Take a listen. Bauer exp...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – May 21

May 21, 2021 16:36 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think about in the week ahead. Mexico led all purchases for the week, followed by Japan and then China at 16%. China continues to be flush with pork as the liquidation of pigs from African swine fever provides plenty of pork in the short term. What’s going on in terms of slaughter and the cutout? Take...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – May 14

May 14, 2021 16:09 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think in the week ahead. This week there was finally some relaxing of the market’s wild ride but Bauer isn’t so sure it’s going to hold. He explains.  Exports were disappointing for the week. Mexico led all buyers. What’s the trend there? These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be we...

SPECIAL REPORT: Digitization in pig production offers new solutions

May 14, 2021 10:28 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

As a hog producer, you have probably been told, and repeatedly so, that digitization is the future. But where do you start? What is the best way to realistically embrace digitization and how best to do it in a way that doesn’t require the investment of much precious time?  In this special episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Erin Ehinger, Production Support Specialist at Provimi, a Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health brand, joins us to discuss the importance of really knowing and understan...

FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – May 7

May 07, 2021 17:42 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MB

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to think in the week ahead. Weekly pork exports were the fourth largest of the year. Mexico led all  buyers followed by China. What's it all mean? Take a listen. These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week’s recap or want to discuss someth...