Feedstuffs Precision Pork

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 nutritionist at 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 up for Cargill's  Pig Flash newsletter. You can also customize the data to your operation using Cargill's Producer Profitability tools so you always have the profitability outlook tailored to your specific situation. Just ask the Cargill team. 

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 down your feeder settings or doing a complete strategy review. Feed efficiency is clearly still important but, as they explain, what isn't needed at this time is formulating for weight gain. 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 up for Cargill's  Pig Flash newsletter. You can also customize the data to your operation using Cargill's Producer Profitability tools so you always have the profitability outlook tailored to your specific situation. Just ask the Cargill team. 

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 situation related to mycotoxins and what to watch for in the coming months.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 up for Cargill's Pig Flash newsletter. You can also customize the data to your operation using Cargill's Producer Profitability tools so you always have the profitability outlook tailored to your specific situation. Just ask the Cargill team.  

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 outlook. To learn more about the general outlook, sign up for Cargill's Pig Flash newsletter. You can also customize the data to your operation using Cargill's Producer Profitability tools so you always have the profitability outlook tailored to your specific situation. Just ask the Cargill team. 

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 within an operation? What needs to be considered there? Can feed variation be a factor as well when it comes to feed conversion? These are all questions that are addressed.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 up for Cargill's Pig Flash newsletter. You can also customize the data to your operation using Cargill's Producer Profitability tools so you always have the profitability outlook tailored to your specific situation. Just ask the Cargill team. 

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 general outlook, sign up for Cargill's Pig Flash newsletter. You can also customize the data to your operation using Cargill's Producer Profitability tools so you always have the profitability outlook tailored to your specific situation. Just ask the Cargill team. 

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 up for Cargill's Pig Flash newsletter. You can also customize the data to your operation using Cargill's Producer Profitability tools so you always have the profitability outlook tailored to your specific situation. Just ask the Cargill team. 

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 profitability outlook. To learn more about the general outlook, sign up for Cargill's Pig Flash newsletter. You can also customize the data to your operation using Cargill's Producer Profitability tools so you always have the profitability outlook tailored to your specific situation. Just ask the Cargill team. 

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 profitability outlook. To learn more about the general outlook, sign up for Cargill's Pig Flash newsletter. You can also customize the data to your operation using Cargill's Producer Profitability tools so you always have the profitability outlook tailored to your specific situation. Just ask the Cargill team. 

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 today.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 up for Cargill's Pig Flash newsletter. You can also customize the data to your operation using Cargill's Producer Profitability tools so you always have the profitability outlook tailored to your specific situations. Just ask the Cargill team.  

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 the profit picture looks like over the next 12 months and where opportunities to lock in profits might exist.These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week's episode or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK MARK at mark_hulsebus@cargill.com.Also, click HERE to subscribe to the Cargill Pig Flash weekly eNewsletter.Plan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com.

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 next 12 months and where opportunities to lock in profits might exist.These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week's episode or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK MARK at mark_hulsebus@cargill.com.Also, click HERE to subscribe to the Cargill Pig Flash weekly eNewsletter.Plan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com.

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 meant for lean hog futures, and provides an outlook on  what the profit picture looks like over the next 12 months and where opportunities to lock in profits might exist.These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week's episode or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK MARK at mark_hulsebus@cargill.com.Also, click HERE to subscribe to the Cargill Pig Flash weekly eNewsletter.Plan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com.

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 present some concerns with regard to producer profitability as a tighter grain supply come harvest would send prices higher and further escalate producer costs.Finally, Hulsebus provides an update on lean hog values and explains what the profit picture looks like over the next 12 months and where opportunities to lock in profits might exist.These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week's episode or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK MARK at mark_hulsebus@cargill.com.Also, click HERE to subscribe to the Cargill Pig Flash weekly eNewsletter.Plan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com.

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 summer, and that continued strong demand is a key part of the story. Exports also continue to outpace expectations.Finally, Hulsebus provides an update on the outlook for swine production profitability given continued volatility in the markets, in the weather, and in the geopolitical realm. Surprisingly, the opportunity to lock in profit in some traditionally lean months is now on the table.These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week's episode or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK MARK at mark_hulsebus@cargill.com.Also, click HERE to subscribe to the Cargill Pig Flash weekly eNewsletter.Plan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com.

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... everything.Finally, Hulsebus provides an update on the outlook for swine production profitability given the ongoing uncertainty in Eastern Europe and how that has roiled the feed markets, and why the forward profit curve is telling producers to take advantage of opportunities now... because Q4 and Q1 of next year will likely bring red ink.These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week's episode or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK MARK at mark_hulsebus@cargill.com.Also, click HERE to subscribe to the Cargill Pig Flash weekly eNewsletter.Plan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com.

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 grilling season as consumers struggle with the higher cost of... everything.Finally, Hulsebus provides an update on the outlook for swine production profitability given the ongoing uncertainty in Eastern Europe and how that has roiled the feed markets, and why the forward profit curve is telling producers to take advantage of opportunities now... because they may not be there in a few months.These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week's episode or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK MARK at mark_hulsebus@cargill.com.Also, click HERE to subscribe to the Cargill Pig Flash weekly eNewsletter.Plan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com.

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 will be hosting two seminars for attendees on Wednesday. The first will be from 1 pm to 2 pm on sustainability and the second will be from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm on planning for fall. Take a listen for all the details.These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week's episode or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK MARK at mark_hulsebus@cargill.com.Also, click HERE to subscribe to the Cargill Pig Flash weekly eNewsletter.Plan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com.

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 roiled the feed markets.These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week's episode or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK MARK at mark_hulsebus@cargill.com.Also, click HERE to subscribe to the Cargill Pig Flash weekly eNewsletter.Plan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com.

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 profitability given the uncertainty in Eastern Europe and how that has roiled the feed markets.These are uncertain times, and it will pay dividends to be well-prepared. If you have questions on this week's episode or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK MARK at mark_hulsebus@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com.

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 assist you with your questions.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com  and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 do to ensure good water quality. 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 assist you with your questions.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com  and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 buckle down but rather a time to take a hard look at the opportunities that lie ahead. 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 assist you with your questions.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com  and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 will pay dividends to be well-prepared. Hog nutrition experts at Cargill are available to assist you with your questions.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com 

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 negative impact of mycotoxins on pigs, and what can be done to minimize the risk of mycotoxin contamination.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 assist you with your questions.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com  

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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on  www.Feedstuffs.com  and  www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 out there that will allow you to plan and take action. Joining us for this discussion are Mark Hullsabus and Dr. Jason Hoocker. Mark is the commercial director of pork for Cargill. Prior to joining Cargill, he was part of the leadership team at TriOak Foods. Jason is a swine veterinarian with AMVC. Related resources: Swine Health Information Center: https://www.swinehealth.org/National Pork Board: https://www.pork.org/National Pork Producer's Council: https://nppc.org/Secure Pork Supply Plan: https://www.securepork.org/Agview: https://www.agview.com/USDA: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/swine-disease-information/african-swine-fever/african-swine-feverFollow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com 

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 production numbers from September 10, corn and soybeans both are still thought to making a good showing this season. Time will tell, says Bauer.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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 heading downward, with breakeven expected in December to January period before regaining some strength thereafter. 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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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, though, for the U.S. market, as exports to China have softened, so have U.S. slaughter trends. What's ahead? Bauer explains.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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 these exports? What about the Dominican Republic and its finding of Africa swine fever? Bauer shares his thoughts on these topics and more.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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 cancellations. What's all this mean? Bauer explains. 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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 a bit of a disappointment this week. Is there a recovery ahead? Take a listen for his best guess.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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 ahead? Take a listen to find out where that pot-of-gold may be. 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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 to the weather over the weekend as it could greatly influence the market with drought continues in some key areas.Profitability, according to Bauer, looks to be around $65/head for the next 30 days before dipping a bit. Take a listen to find out more.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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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, although the cash markets have not.Bauer uses some examples from the recent correction in the lumber markets to illustrate the relationship between the futures and spot contract prices seen in the hog and grain markets.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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 to change monetary policy more quickly than anticipated play? Bauer shares his thoughts.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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com 

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 and retailers competing for available supplies to prepare for the potential of less pork in the coming weeks and months. The result was an increase in the pork cutout this week to a seven-week high.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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow's success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 explains. 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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow’s success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 a listen. Bauer explains. 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 David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow’s success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 well-prepared. If you have questions on this week’s recap or want to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK DAVE at David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow’s success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com

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 understanding each step of the production process and why pigs respond as they do. Likewise, we talk about when adjustments may be needed along the way to ensure proper pig health and wellbeing. If you have any questions or want to learn more, you can contact your local Provimi rep or reach out to Erin at Eehinger@provimi-na.com. If you want to read more about the latest intelligent animal production practices, check out Feeding Intelligence at Cargill.com/feedingintelligence. 

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 something not covered, feel free to ASK DAVE at David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow’s success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com 

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 this year.Weekly pork exports got back on track this week. Net sales were down. Mexico led that buying, followed by Japan. China remained in the market. What’s ahead? 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 something not covered, feel free to ASK DAVE at David_Bauer@cargill.comPlan today for tomorrow’s success.Follow Feedstuffs Precision Pork on your favorite podcast platform or find it on www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com