Feedstuffs Precision Pork

Feedstuffs Precision Pork episodes:

• 01.11.2024

  Pig profitability requires planning, goal setting

  Getting pigs started in a cost effective manner is critical under any market conditions but particularly when times are tough. How best to achieve pig profitability is the topic of this episode.

  
• 12.13.2023

  Drop the bias and take a hard look at your production strategy

  Sometimes you think what you are doing is best but, even so, there is always value in stepping back and looking objectively at what is really going on.

  
• 10.13.2023

  New crop corn: Time to monitor and think about mycotoxin risks

  As is generally the case this time of year with new crop corn, be on the lookout for mycotoxins and know your risk level.

  
• 09.15.2023

  Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Sorting through the nursery mortality challenge

  Nursery mortality and ultimately, nursery performance, are the topics of this episode.

  
• 08.18.2023

  Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Feed conversion and profitability

  What's best when it comes to optimizing feed conversion and how might that influence profitability. Host Patrick Duerksen, along with nutritionists Chad Pilcher and Chris Parks explore the options.

  
• 07.24.2023

  Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Don't just buy inputs, manage and monitor them

  The monitoring and management of nutrients is a much more effective strategy than just buying inputs.

  
• 06.19.2023

  Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Industry resilience apparent

  Resilience was apparent within the hog industry coming out of World Pork Expo. What's ahead in terms of grain prices and trends?

  
• 05.18.2023

  Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Put some bacon on it

  Corn, pork, fat prices as well as Prop 12 questions and what to put on your grill this season are the topics of this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork.

  
• 03.31.2023

  Feedstuffs Precision Pork: Watch the protein level on that soy

  In this episode, we get an update on the corn, soy and hog markets and offer a few things to watch for when it comes to the nutrient value of your grain inputs.

  
• 03.08.2023

  Feedstuffs Precision Pork: A heads up on DDG supplies; double check nutrient value of your ingredients

  In this episode, gain insight on the hog and grain markets, along with a heads up on upcoming DDG supplies.

  
• 12.02.2022

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: Digging Into pork supply numbers, inventory projections

  Cargill Commercial Swine Director Mark Hulsebus takes a look at the feed and hog markets, and examines what current lean hog prices and futures contracts tell us about profit opportunities for producers in 2023.

  
• 11.04.2022

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: Opportunities for producer profitability emerging in 2023

  Cargill Commercial Swine Director Mark Hulsebus takes a look at the feed and hog markets, and explains why current lean hog prices and futures contracts portend solid profit opportunities for producers in 2023.

  
• 09.30.2022

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: Profit outlook takes shape as combines start rolling

  Cargill Commercial Swine Director Mark Hulsebus takes a look at the feed and hog markets, and explains the latest trends in feed prices and lean hog values as combines start rolling in earnest across the Midwest.

  
• 09.02.2022

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: Forward profit curves shift dramatically

  Cargill Commercial Swine Director Mark Hulsebus takes a look at the feed and hog markets, and explains why opportunities for profit in Q4 and Q1 eroded rapidly over the past month, and outlines concerns for feed prices and lean hog...

  
• 08.12.2022

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: The time to lock in profits is here

  Cargill Commercial Swine Director Mark Hulsebus takes a look at the feed and hog markets. Despite ongoing volatility and near-record inflation, producers have an opportunity to lock in profits for the coming year.

  
• 07.01.2022

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK: Have we reached a top in corn markets?

  Cargill Commercial Swine Director Mark Hulsebus takes a look at the feed and hog markets. With corn potentially topped out as June drew to a close, the opportunity for profitability in the pork sector may extend into late fall before...

  
• 06.03.2022

  INFLATION: Opportunities for pork profitability likely shrinking In coming months

  With the U.S. corn crop largely planted and inflation affecting all sectors of the industry, Cargill Commercial Swine Director Mark Hulsebus takes a look at the feed and hog markets. With energy costs going sky high, he gives the latest...

  
• 05.27.2022

  Solutions and education to mark World Pork Expo

  The World Pork Expo is set for June 8-10 in Des Moines, and Cargill Animal Nutrition plans to offer up new ideas and tools for the hog industry.

  
• 04.29.2022

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report - April 29

  Cargill Commercial Swine Director Mark Hulsebus takes a look at the feed and hog markets with feed an energy costs going sky high, and gives the latest outlook for profitability in the swine sector heading into summer.

  
• 04.01.2022

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – April 1

  Cargill Commercial Swine Director Mark Hulsebus takes a look at the feed and hog markets with the first quarter of the year in the rear-view mirror, and gives the latest outlook for profitability in the swine sector.

  
• 03.17.2022

  Got those summer profitability strategies in place?

  The time is now to start thinking about and putting in place your summer profitability strategy for your pigs.

  
• 02.04.2022

  Don't overlook water quality in your management decisions

  Water quality is an area that is often overlooked in hog operations but is one that is critical to pig health.

  
• 01.06.2022

  New year, new opportunities for hog producers

  We ring in 2022 with a look at producer profitability and what opportunities likely are ahead for year. Cargill's Mark Hulsebus and Matt Ritter join us to share their insights.

  
• 11.18.2021

  SPECIAL REPORT: Are you ready? Cooler weather can mean more disease

  Tips and tricks for making sure your hog barns are fully ready for winter.

  
• 10.26.2021

  SPECIAL REPORT: What’s in your corn? What about your DDGs?

  Molds and mycotoxins can have a negative impact on your pigs. In this episode, we dig into what to watch out for as well as possible solutions.

  
• 10.15.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – October 15

  A look at the market and what's ahead for next week. Plus, a farewell from our host as he moves on to his next adventure within Cargill.

  
• 10.08.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – October 8

  A look at the market and what's ahead for next week.

  
• 10.01.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – October 1

  A look at the market and what's ahead for next week.

  
• 09.27.2021

  SPECIAL REPORT: What can be done to minimize risk of African swine fever?

  Join us as we explore tools and programs to help minimize the risk of African Swine Fever in herds.

  
• 09.24.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – September 24

  Fall is underway but harvest is not yet in full force in the Midwest, says David Bauer, senior market analyst for Cargill.

  
• 09.17.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – September 17

  Harvest is underway but transportation delays and damage from Ida remain a market factor.

  
• 09.10.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – September 10

  USDA's September crop report had markets reacting a bit differently than what one would have expected.

  
• 09.03.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – September 3

  Hurricane Ida puts pressure on the markets in the form of transportation delays.

  
• 08.27.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – August 27

  Hog market perspective and market highlights for this week from Cargill senior market analyst Dave Bauer.

  
• 08.13.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – August 13

  What’s ahead in terms of feed costs? If this week’s USDA report is any indication, the price of corn is on the rise.

  
• 08.06.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – August 6

  What does the softening export market to China mean to U.S. producers? Will softening slaughter trends in the U.S. be enough to offset that loss of market?

  
• 07.30.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – July 30

  The finding of ASF in the Dominican Republic. What about China's sow herd rebuilding? David Bauer, senior analyst for Cargill explores.

  
• 07.23.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – July 23

  Pork exports were improved from the week prior but still well below the year-to-date average, according to Provimi senior market analyst Dave Bauer.

  
• 07.16.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – July 16

  The finding of African swine fever on a farm in Germany made the news this week along with disappointing pork sales here in the U.S.

  
• 07.09.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – July 9

  Hog producers face great opportunity for profit but it is not without great risk, says senior market analyst Dave Bauer.

  
• 07.02.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – July 2

  A wild rumor of ASF in Iowa hit the hog market this week as did continued weather concerns.

  
• 06.25.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – June 25

  After another record-breaking week in the hog markets, analyst Dave Bauer explains what hog marketers and pork producers can learn from the recent price corrections in the lumber markets.

  
• 06.18.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – June 18

  Another record-breaking week in hogs with an unprecedented correction.

  
• 06.11.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – June 11

  Cash market trends have been nothing short of incredible and that had producers smiling at this week’s World Pork Expo.

  
• 06.04.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – June 4

  The cutout pushed higher as a result of potential supply chain disruptions from reductions of slaughter plant line speeds.

  
• 05.28.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – May 28

  Planting across the nation continued ahead of schedule with corn reported for the week at 90% planted and beans at 75%.

  
• 05.21.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – May 21

  China continues to be flush with pork in the short term as a result of its ongoing situation with African swine fever.

  
• 05.14.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – May 14

  The bullish trends in the hog markets finally did a bit of relaxing but will it hold?

  
• 05.14.2021

  SPECIAL REPORT: Digitization in pig production offers new solutions

  The more accurate and precise feeding of pigs comes from being able to measure and accurately determine the specifics of each step of the production process, and why pigs respond as they do.

  
• 05.07.2021

  FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – May 7

  Exports are coming in much stronger than anticipated, and the market is taking note. Just look at the hog futures are where they are heading, says analyst David Bauer.