Pork producers face profit squeeze

Purdue ag economist Chris Hurt says the current drought may be more harmful to the pork industry in the coming months.

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Published: Jul 10, 2012

Drought and the impact on feed prices may be on the verge of creating a financial disaster for the pork industry and other livestock species. The crop stress which began in Indiana and Illinois is now spreading further to the west. Most of the media attention has been focused on crop producers who face large yield losses; however the animal industries may ultimately fare even worse.

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