Market Outlook - Dr. Steve Meyer, livestock and agricultural economist, Paragon Economics, Inc. , from the 2012 Minnesota Pork Congress, January 18-19, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
From the recent Leman conference, keynote presentation featuring Ms. Farha Aslam of Stephens, Inc. How Wall Street views the protein markets and what it means in the greater picture for the industry future.
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.
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.
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.