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Globalization is, to coin a phrase, everywhere. It certainly has become an important dimension of the changing agricultural sector. Export growth for United States agricultural products is a fundamental premise [...]

Hog/pork producers in the US must be able to lower their prices in relation to beef and other related products in order to expand their share in international markets. Market analysts believe foreign trade in these sectors would play a critical role in growth and development, as the stock market continue to suffer from fluctuations. Although trade disputes and international safety issues pose serious threats to industry members, prospects remain promising as foreign trade in the European region and income distribution in Asia continue to escalate.

The hog industry is in the midst of changes in production, consumption, technology, operation size, geographic location. Pork production has risen at a range of 1.2% and 2% from 1984 to 1997, with an average yearly growth of 2%. Meanwhile, the number of hog farms is decreasing since the 1950s, most particularly small farms and those with dated technology. The industry is moving towards economies of scale and international trade will be a major contributing factor to business movement and growth.

For at least the last two decades, conventional wisdom held that midsize farms were an endangered species. Economists called the trend the disappearing middle. The Census of Agriculture recorded big [...]

SUCCESSFUL feed suppliers know how to position themselves in an increasingly competitive marketplace to obtain a sustainable competitive advantage. They thoroughly understand their customers' business and work to stay ahead [...]

There's an ongoing debate within production agriculture. Most people agree that the industry is experiencing some of the best times in recent years; however, they question and disagree on whether [...]

Without a doubt, the production agriculture industry is experiencing some of the better times it has seen in recent years. The question on many people's minds is whether or not [...]

The retailer/dealer continues to play an essential role in the distribution channel for agricultural inputs. However, retailer/ dealer organizations are often hammered by dramatic changes both before (manufacturer) and after [...]

Genetic engineering in grain will enable producers to find a niche market and allow suppliers of raw materials to more satisfactorily meet the demands of their customers. Furthermore, the manufacture of specific attribute grains will provide processors a way of eradicating expensive production methods. Genetic engineering will address consumers' demand for certain attributes in their food products and producers' demand for feeds that cut waste.