Pork
U.S. dollar strength weighed upon commodity values overnight
The crop markets seemed to suffer a bit a bearish hangover after the May contracts expired Tuesday. Strong U.S. dollar gains may also be depressing commodity values.
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Ag markets posted varying price fluctuations on Tuesday
Recent cash strength may have discouraged country corn buyers, since demand was termed weak Tuesday morning.
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Grain markets mixed around midsession Tuesday
Recent cash strength may have discouraged country buyers, since demand was termed weak Tuesday morning.
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Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report
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Des Moines, IA Tue, May 14, 2013 USDA Market News
USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS
Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight - as of 3:00 PM.
BEEF VARIETY MEATS - FROZEN ---------------------------------------
Items Lds Price
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Oklahoma City Hogs
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Oklahoma City, OK Tue May 14, 2013 USDA-OK Dept Ag Market News
Oklahoma National Stockyards Hog Buying Station, Oklahoma City, OK.
Slaughter Hog Report for 05/14/2013.
Receipts: 120
Compared to Monday:
Barrows and Gilts: 2.00 higher.
US 1-3 220-270 lbs
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USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary
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Des Moines, IA Tue May 14, 2013 USDA Market News
USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day
Prices in dollars per hundredweight
NATIONAL BOXED BEEF CUTOUT LM_XB403
Boxed beef cutout values firm to higher on moderate to fairly good demand and
light to moderate
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Ag markets were narrowly mixed Tuesday morning
After leading the way higher Monday, old crop corn prices slipped in early Tuesday trading; that probably reflects a bit of easing at the cash level. Meanwhile, the weekly USDA Crop Progress report stated U.S. corn plantings at 28% complete.
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Pork producer margins in the black, packer margins in the red
Pork producer margins improved again last week, put margins into the black while pork packer margins declined.
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Grain markets moved generally higher Monday
Concerns about old-crop supply tightness seemed to boost the grain and soy markets Monday, with the expiring May corn and soybean contracts leading the way higher.
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Oil falls as China demand slows, U.S. gasoline sales dive
Crude oil prices settled lower on Monday after a choppy day of trading, hit by slowing oil demand in China and data showing the biggest drop for U.S. retail gasoline sales in more than four years.
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Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report
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Des Moines, IA Mon, May 13, 2013 USDA Market News
USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS
Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight - as of 3:00 PM.
BEEF VARIETY MEATS - FROZEN ---------------------------------------
Items Lds Price
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- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Ag markets seemed to follow gold higher Monday afternoon
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- Groups want ‘comprehensive’ FTA with EU
- Online systems keeps exporters abreast of market regulations
- Arson charges brought after Ill. hog barn burns
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
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- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
- Weather report: Rain spreads across the Corn Belt
- Jury decision favors Premium Standard Farms


