Hog futures slip as packer losses deepen at $281 per head
Feeder steer forecast raised to $377 for the year, up 17%
Four-month value climbs 12% despite volume decline
Roast prices up 20% as jerky makers compete for lean cuts
Unions await prime minister’s reply on disease policy and Mercosur
High grocery prices strain loyalty ahead of midterm vote
Hog prices edge higher as pork cutout values strengthen
Lumpy skin disease outbreak stokes farmer anger
Lean hogs gain on firmer pork cutout values
Italy seeks time as France keeps opposition to trade pact
Germany, Spain push pact; France says safeguards not ready