Lean hog futures closed strongly higher Friday. Nearby contracts rallied to two-week highs, supported by strength in the cash markets. read more »


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Analysts Optimistic about Tyson Management
11/20/2009
Equity analysts indicated that they like Tyson's long-term prospects under new leadership.

WTO Will Rule on COOL Complaints
11/20/2009
World Trade Organization will create a dispute settlement panel to review challenges presented by Canada and Mexico regarding U.S. country-of-origin labeling law.

Risk Management is Key to Survival in Pork Industry
11/20/2009
Banker says steep financial losses for over two years have brought the pork industry to a crossroads.

HSUS Offers Reward in Iowa Pig Suffocation
11/20/2009
Humane Society of the United States is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in the Hull, Iowa, case.

Retail Pork, Beef Prices Fall in October
11/20/2009
The October pork price was 4.6 percent lower than one year ago.


Data from Pork Checkoff Marketline
11/3/2009
The Latest Data from Pork Checkoff Marketline, monitoring hog and pork market and price trends. Nov. 3.

You Can Meet the Challenge
11/20/2009
Animal rightists will continue to challenge animal agriculture. All pork producers must implement the practices outlined in PQA Plus and TQA.

Wendy’s Searches for Bacon Lovers
11/18/2009
Wendy’s is tapping into the Internet's ongoing love affair with bacon.

Podcast: Building the Public’s Trust
11/16/2009
Through the SHARE program, CFI helps pork producers build trust with consumers by connecting with others through shared values.

Ethnic Food Sets the Trend
11/16/2009
U.S. ethnic food sales are riding a wave, having set a record $2.2 billion so far in 2009, according to Mintel.

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