Where are the Market Hogs?
Pork Commentary, August 9th, 2021Jim Long, President-CEO, Genesus Inc.
Last week the U.S. marketed...
Exports soar when pigs fly
Can pigs really fly? Ask most major pork processors and pig genetics companies, and they would certainly have you believing so, as this unique transport channel takes off.
Agri-food events adapt during COVID-19
COVID-19 has shown the Canadian agri-food industry new ways of flourishing under less-than-ideal circumstances. But as in-person gatherings return, so do important engagement opportunities.
U.S. Slaughter Numbers Keep Low
Pork Commentary, August 3rd, 2021Jim Long, President-CEO, Genesus Inc.
This past week U.S. slaughter numbers came in 210,000...
U.S. Hog Prices Stay Strong
Pork Commentary, July 26th, 2021Jim Long, President-CEO, Genesus Inc
Some Observations:
National Pork Industry Conference Report
Pork Commentary, July 19th, 2021Jim Long, President-CEO, Genesus Inc.
Last week we attended the...
Getting back to the basis
Forward contracting is a bit like fortune telling, minus the crystal ball. And it all starts with basis. Dive into basis calculation and find out what it means for producers and packers.
Carbon tax harms hog farmers
How has Canada’s carbon tax impacted hog farmers? With no practical alternatives to fossil fuels for heating barns, producers’ margins have suffered, along with their ability to remain globally competitive.
National Pork Industry Conference
Pork Commentary, July 12th, 2021Jim Long, President-CEO, Genesus Inc.
Today we are on the...
