Dr. Steve Meyer: Where is the Swine Market Turnaround?

In this episode of ‘At The Meeting’, Dr. Steve Meyer, Senior Livestock Economist at Ever.Ag, shares his insights on the current economic landscape for the swine industry, as it faces ongoing challenges. He explores key factors such as costs, demand shifts, and supply dynamics that producers will need to manage in 2024. Discover how efficiency improvements and market adjustments could help the industry cope with rising costs and unpredictable demand. Tune in on all major platforms to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in swine production economics.

Meet the guest: Dr. Steve Meyer is the Senior Livestock Economist at Ever.Ag, specializing in hog and pork market analysis. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Iowa State University, a Master’s degree from Oklahoma State University, and decades of experience, Dr. Meyer offers key insights into the economic forces impacting the swine industry. His expertise helps producers navigate complex market dynamics and make informed decisions.

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Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction

• (02:06) Production cost analysis

• (04:11) Market efficiency improvements

• (05:16) Demand fluctuation impacts

• (09:02) Financial stress in swine farms

• (16:05) Export vs. domestic demand

• (24:33) Closing Thoughts

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At The Meeting is hosted by Dr. Montserrat Torremorell, Dr. Gordon Spronk and Dr. Tom Wetzell. We are continually addressing challenging pork industry issues through our conversations with industry leaders. And when we learn, we bring it all to you. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the conversation.

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