There is a set of important variables that all could impact the current situation of pork producers in the U.S. and worldwide. Keeping them all in view is a wise thing for you to do on a daily basis.
1. The Growth of Ethanol Distilleries and the resulting oversupply which is beginning to hit the market will have a big impact on the price of corn and really all grains, both directly and indirectly in the coming year. Will the government step in and up mandates and will all the players (like automobile companies) agree to 20% inclusion in unleaded gas? Some plants are already stopping production and others are stopping construction. It looks like lenders and outside investors are getting smarter about this. (http://www.sacbee.com/103/story/796178.html).
