Where you stand is largely determined by where you sit. Ask a pig farmer about their outlook on the pork industry, and they'll likely talk about feed prices, federal, state and local regulations, the trade environment and the cutout value.
With pork production expected to be up more than 12 percent in 2017, abundant supplies mean pork will continue to be a good value for both retailers and consumers.
As global demand continues to rise, there are significant future opportunities for U.S. pork exports, which are projected to total 20 percent of domestic production in 2016.
Pork has been a great value this year, especially compared with other proteins in the meat case that have been experiencing supply issues and higher prices.
