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Managing Hog Margins in a High Volatility Market
Recent volatility in the hog market has been both a blessing and a curse for producers trying to navigate the current environment as they evaluate… Read more »
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The New Year Brings Both Hope and Fear
With 2019 about to begin, U.S. hog producers are hopeful that the New Year will deliver better financial outcomes for their operations than what 2018… Read more »
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Managing Risks & Opportunities in the Current Hog Market
Much has already been written about African Swine Fever (ASF), including its current and potential impact on the market. As the disease continues to spread… Read more »
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Dairy Revenue Protection
This is a preliminary assessment of the Dairy Revenue Protection program based on the information available at the time of publication. Additional information may be… Read more »
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Comparing Cash Contracts
With hog margins currently at some of the most depressed levels in years, many producers are understandably concerned with the price they are receiving for… Read more »
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A Quick Look into NASS Surveys and Forecasting
National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is responsible for the task of providing production and yield estimates for most crops grown in the United States. As… Read more »
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The Cash Market and Futures Curve
One of the main economic functions of the futures market is price discovery. Participants from all over the world place bids and make offers in… Read more »
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Understanding the CFTC COT Report
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) publishes a weekly report which breaks down the total open interest as of each Tuesday’s settlement for markets in… Read more »
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Managing Grain and Oilseed Strength
One recent feature of the markets this winter has been strength in the grains and oilseed complex. Dry weather in Argentina and concern over production… Read more »
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