Pork futures slip amid softer lean hog trade
Air freight costs surge as shipments to Gulf markets stall
Midwest growers market corn and soy as rally lifts margins
Lean hog futures ease but remain in narrow trading range
Beef output tops 11 million tonnes as exports absorb supply
Lean hog futures edge higher on technical buying
Producers cite better conditions but remain cautious on outlook
Higher freight costs and trade disruptions worry exporters
Leaders call for safeguards as EU debates post-2027 CAP changes
Hopes to revise USMCA, manage China ties, expand deals
16 March 2026
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