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
Lean hogs slip after China widens pork import restriction
Protests erupt amid corruption probe and €600 million payment shortfall
Probe finds weak justification on agriculture, reporting and smuggling
Meatpacker invests as rivals cut capacity in strained cattle market
Pesticide-tainted wheat in ship’s hold triggers soy facility suspensions
Lean hog prices edge higher in mid-week trade
Five-herbicide tolerant seed set for 2027/28 pending approvals