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National Pork Producers Council Launches USMCA Campaign

Published November 7, 2019

The National Pork Producers Council launched a new campaign this week to highlight the importance and benefits of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Called ‘It’s Pork O’Clock Somewhere,’ the campaign features pork dishes made possible by the USMCA and facts…

China Could Buy U.S. Pork Sooner Rather Than Later

Published October 16, 2019

Traders expect to see Chinese demand for pork continue to increase as pork supplies dwindle due to the impact of African Swine Fever. Zaner Group Ag Hedge Lead Ted Seifried says the growing optimism is supporting the lean hog market.…

U.S. Pork Industry Pleased with Japan Agreement

Published September 25, 2019

The U.S. pork industry is pleased with the signed trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan. The National Pork Producers Council says once implemented, the agreement signed today puts U.S. pork back on a level playing field with competitors in…

Pork Board Remains Optimistic About Trade Deals

Published September 23, 2019

Signing of a trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan could happen during the United Nations General Assembly later this month in New York. "Japan is the most important market, by value, for U.S. pork," says National Pork Board Chief…

Despite Trade Skirmish, Pork Exports Break Records

Published September 6, 2019

U.S. pork exports were record large in July. At more than 233 metric tons, pork exports were up 32 percent from one year ago. Exports to China and Hong Kong reached a record $152.5 million in value. Mexico and Japan…

An Opportunity to Level the Playing Field

Published August 27, 2019

A trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan could be an opportunity to level the playing field against competitors, but it doesn’t replace the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Priesler says the agreement is great first step,…

Antitrust Case Dismissed

Published August 13, 2019

A federal judge in Minneapolis has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit against Hormel Foods, JBS USA, Smithfield Foods, Tyson Foods and Agri Stats, which is a data provider. The pork processors faced allegations they limited supplies to boost profits. The judge…

Setting Realistic Expectations for China Pork Purchases

Published July 31, 2019

While some market analyst and traders point to a lack of Chinese buying as a reason for low market prices, Loewen and Associates president Pete Loewen says China has been a steady buyer of U.S. products, just not at the…

Canadian Pork Company Sold

Published April 22, 2019

Thailand’s largest agriculture company, CPF, plans to acquire Canadian pork producer HyLife Investments. CPF is paying $498 million Canadian to own 50.1 percent of HyLife. The remainder is held by the Itochu Corporation of Japan. CPF said this acquisition will…

The U.S. Exports More Pork to China

Published April 18, 2019

Thursday's USDA weekly export sales report confirmed more pork sales to China. Net pork sales for the week ending April 11 are 40,300 metric tons and 23,500 of those tonnes were sales to China. That means more than 101,000 tonnes…

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National Pork Producers Council Launches USMCA Campaign

China Could Buy U.S. Pork Sooner Rather Than Later

U.S. Pork Industry Pleased with Japan Agreement

Pork Board Remains Optimistic About Trade Deals

Despite Trade Skirmish, Pork Exports Break Records

An Opportunity to Level the Playing Field

Antitrust Case Dismissed

Setting Realistic Expectations for China Pork Purchases

Canadian Pork Company Sold

The U.S. Exports More Pork to China

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