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SwineCast 0552

• A conversation with Coatesville, Indiana producer Mark Legan on issues of interest to the industry.  Mark and I talked about serving on the NPPC Board and top concerns his committees are dealing with. Of note are the increasing number of producers and growers signing on to the pork check off dollars program and the on going USDA / US Department of Justice hearings / workshops on Agriculture and Antitrust Enforcement Issues in Our 21st Century Economy.

SwineCast 0528

• Pig Crop Report Perspectives from the National Pork Board.  How will the USDA number affect your operation?

SwineCast 0504

• Economist Steve Meyer shares his thoughts on the Sioux City plant closing and potential for profits in this excerpt from his full video presentation to Iowa Pork Congress attendees available here.

SwineCast 0482

• Informa Economics VP Dave Ryman hooks up with Bruce Cochrane for a good discussion of current economic issues across North America and his view of the timing for the eventual industry turning point.

SwineCast 0440 Show Notes:

• Canadian producer group meets to discuss supply reduction program to align production with demand

SwineCast 0359a Show Notes:

• Opening presentation from Swine Forecast 2009, the first virtual international economics and production seminar features Dr Steve Meyer with his review of current market conditions.  Link to full powerpoint presentation with audio.

SwineCast 0353 Show Notes:

• Conversations from the International Distillers Dried Grains Conference
• Markets and values of DDGs with Informa Economics Scott Richman
• Brian Arnold of the DeLong Company discusses transportation and long-term infrastructure issues in shipping and hauling