Hog markets rebound from COVID disruptions

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Hog markets rebound from COVID disruptions

Benjamin Herrold
Nov 6, 2020
Nov 6, 2020 Updated Nov 12, 2020

MO pigs — During a National Pork Board webinar, Iowa State ag economist Lee Schulz said producer profitability has improved thanks to a recent rally in prices.聽
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Iowa State University Extension livestock marketing economist Lee Schulz provided an update on hog markets during the National Pork Board鈥檚 October webinar on Oct. 27.

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