Trade Dispute Could Impact Hog Markets

The trade dispute between the United States, Canada and Mexico could start to have an impact on the hog markets.

 

That from Tyler Fulton, director of risk management with Hams Marketing Services.

 

He says Mexico has targeted U.S. pork hams and bellies as two items that they intend to place a tariff on.

 

"In the event that we do actually see those tariffs being applied to those U.S. products, with Mexico being the largest destination for U.S. pork, it would have a very significant impact on the market and we would start to see a significant reduction in the volume of those products going into Mexico and consequently inventory that's simply backing up in the U.S. and prices dropping as a result of that large inventory," commented Fulton.

 

Video: Same Grit, New Name: A Conversation with Ryan Calistro of Bower Ag

Swine Leaders Live, we sit down with Ryan Calistro, President of Bower Ag, to discuss a major brand transition in the ag construction and solutions space—and what it means for swine producers. Bower Ag represents a new, unified identity, bringing together Ag Property Solutions, Dairy Specialists, and The Dairy Solutions Group under one name. But as Ryan explains, this isn’t about change for the sake of change—it’s about strengthening what already works and delivering more value to producers.

We dive into:

• What Bower Ag is and why the transition was made

• What stays the same for longtime customers

• How combining multiple businesses creates new opportunities for producers

• What today’s producers are asking for—and how Bower Ag is responding

• Key insights heading into World Pork Expo

If you’ve worked with APS before—or are evaluating partners for your next project—this conversation provides a clear look at where Bower Ag is headed and how they’re positioning themselves for the future.