Hog markets close October under pressure as Ontario prices, U.S. pork cutout and lean hog futures decline

North American hog markets ended October under pressure as weaker pork values and falling U.S. lean hog futures signaled ongoing challenges for producers.

What Canada Packers’ Q3 results reveal about the market

Canada Packers' Q3 results highlight mounting pressure on the North American pork industry, as weak demand and compressed processing margins led to a $28.1 million loss and a disappointing absence of the usual seasonal recovery in pork values.

Brazil elections surprise markets

Brazil’s election surprise, weak stock and cattle markets, strong USDA export sales, central bank rate decisions, and a major Binance security breach drove volatility across global financial and agricultural markets.

Canadian swine researchers face deadline for up to $150,000 in research funding

Swine Innovation Porc is seeking research proposals focused on animal health, biosecurity, production efficiency, sustainability and pork quality, with funding available for projects addressing key challenges facing Canada’s pork industry.

Canadian pork research enters new phase with more flexible funding for industry priorities

Canada’s pork industry is strengthening its approach to research and innovation through a funding model designed to address both long-term industry priorities and emerging challenges facing producers.

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