Lots of discussion by analysts and producers on the sharp increase in slaughter numbers the past few weeks. Producers are telling me they are scheduling loads 2-3 weeks out right now. I think the biggest driver is the anticipated feed … Continue reading →

I’m writing this blog from an auditorium in Salta, Argentina where Dr Larry Jacobson (extension ag engineer at the University of Minnesota) and I are doing presentations to swine producers and veterinarians from Argentina, Chile and other South American countries. … Continue reading →

Earlier this week I had a chance to talk with a cull-market sow buyer. So far the consensus of the sow buyers appears to be 35-40,000 sows have been liquidated due to the drought and associated high feed prices. There … Continue reading →

Yesterday I was involved with a nutritionist reviewing feed ingredient options for the coming year in swine diets. One of the more interesting items he put together for our discussion was review of how the price relationship among various diet … Continue reading →