Hog futures rally has plenty of fuel left in the boosters.

Revamped livestock insurance product can significantly bolster producers’ ability to manage risk.

Pace of China export growth important for measuring the strength in ag commodity markets going forward.

Early indicators point to higher production in 2021, with heavier weights leading the way.

Producers have opportunity to repair some of the financial wounds inflicted by COVID-19.

New year brings new health challenges, higher feed costs and ongoing market volatility.

Use actual financial performance regularly to compare back to the budget. Coupled with a narrative on the variation and you will see the true value of projecting.

It's clear that those who sold only on the negotiated market or had their hogs tied to the negotiated market took a huge revenue hit over the past 18 months.

While the five-day weighted average will smooth out the gyrations in the index, the day-to-day index is bound to be a bit wild.

Pork cutout futures start trading later this month. For many producers, this can be a significant addition to their margin management strategy.