WHAT WILL 2017 BRING?

摘要

There are some bright spots at the end of the field, but for the most part, pork producers have a long row to hoe before a comfortable level of profitability returns. As always, the outlook contains both challenges and opportunities.Exports have remained solid despite the strong dollar, but other markets like the European Union have gained a foothold. And as of press time, the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership was still up in the air.Grain prices will help keep production costs in line, but pork prices will be pressured by limited slaughter capacity and a glut of protein on the market.