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Livestock Industry Margins

WPI is excited to present the latest edition of our newest data-driven publication Ag Perspectives Quant: U.S. Livestock Industry Profit Margins. This report offers a comprehensive look at the profitability of the U.S. beef and pork sectors, from cow-calf and farrow-to-finish producers up the value chain through packer margins. Understanding which sectors are currently profitable and how forward-looking margins may shape each sector’s future behavior (e.g., expansion or contraction) is key for understanding how market dynamics and prices will evolve. WPI welcomes any feedback on this new report as well as suggestions for improvement and/or expansion. ...

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