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2025 Hog Pork Outlook Positive for Producers and Packers

Anyone following the hog and pork markets recently has seen the volatility that preceded the recent surge to new contract highs, and the lack of consensus in the industry’s outlook. Earlier this week, the USDA issued a supportive outlook for the hog and pork markets in 2025, which helped support markets further. Amid this backdrop, WPI offers our outlook for the 2025 hog and pork markets. Briefly, our models anticipate strong pork demand in Q1 and Q2 to offset larger production and create a price-supportive environment. In LH 2025, pork demand will look similar to 2024 levels, but stronger exports and a more bearish production outlook (compared to USDA’s latest numbers) will keep prices high.  The details of the hog market&...

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Markets Fall on WASDE and Trade War

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Soybeans: USDA’s March estimates for the U.S. 2024/25 season are unchanged this month. The season-average soybean price is projected at $9.95 per bushel, down 15 cents from last month. The price estimates for meal and oil prices are unchanged at $310 per short ton and 43 cents per pound...

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WASDE Corn

Corn: USDA’s March estimates for the U.S. 2024/25 season are unchanged from last month – and the season-average corn price received by farmers is unchanged at $4.35 per bushel. USDA’s global corn outlook is for higher foreign corn production: Increases in India, Russia, and Uk...

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Markets Fall on WASDE and Trade War

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WASDE Corn

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WASDE Wheat

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Weighing in on strategic realignment

WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.

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