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Modest Upturn In Hog Prices, Wholesale Pork Prices

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:50:18 GMT

A slightly smaller 2009 spring pig crop and continued sharply lower live imports of Canadian swine are likely causing fourth-quarter hog prices to strengthen at a time
of year when prices typically achieve their annual lows.

Strong Sales To Asian Markets Help Boost Total Beef Exports

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:22:49 GMT

Total U.S. beef exports are expected to be 1.825 billion pounds in 2009, a 3-percent decline from last year.

Soft U.S. Prices For Live Cattle Lead To Lower Imports

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:47 GMT

The United States is expected to import 1.9 million head of cattle in 2009, the lowest import total since BSE-related bans on Canadian cattle were in place in 2005. Imports from Canada and Mexico have been below recent year-to-date averages.

Cattle Update: Placements, Inventories, Crop Progress, & Buyouts Give Conflicting Signals

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:23:00 GMT

According to the November 10, 2009 National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Progress report, winter wheat seeding and emergence rates are several points behind year-earlier status, but, with dry weather, are rapidly catching up in most areas, and general crop conditions are still considered to be excellent relative to normal conditions.