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Modest Pork Expansion, But Brexit Casts Shadow

June 13, 2016

The longer-term economic implications of Brexit may be the most important and could reduce the rate of world economic growth. If Brexit does slow world income growth, that could be negative for global sales of pork and other U.S. agricultural products.

Hog Profits – Battle Between Higher Hog Prices and Higher Feed Prices

June 13, 2016

Two important factors determining margins this year are the potential for higher pork exports and thus higher hog prices and the potential for higher feed prices. These are tugging at margins in opposite directions.

Ag Economy Barometer

June 13, 2016

The Ag Economy Barometer will be published the first Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in learning more about the Ag Economy Barometer, visit our website, www.purdue.edu/agbarometer where you can also register for email updates when the Ag Economy Barometer is published.

Strategy & Business Planning for the Progressive Farm Business

June 8, 2016

Recorded June 8, 2016 | A discussion on strategy and business planning details for your farm business.

Identification of Unique Resources

June 2, 2016

It is pertinent to discuss resource based theory of the firm. This theory can help explain why farms are different. In general, differences among farms are the result of differences in prices paid for inputs, the availability and ability to take advantage of niche markets, differential learning or organizational structures, or differential strengths and resource endowments.