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Pork producers in Nebraska, Kansas have bright forecast

Amy Hadachek
Oct 28, 2021
Oct 28, 2021

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Bill Luckey of Columbus, Neb., works in his barn. Luckey is a director on the National Pork Board.

Submitted photo from National Pork Board

Directors from the Nebraska Pork Producers Association gather at the Great Plains Culinary Institute in Lincoln with chef Brandon Harpster, center, for a carcass fabrication demonstration during their annual meeting. Pictured is Mike Wisnieski of Omaha, left, John Csukker of Shelby, board president Shana Beattie of Sumner, Kyle Baade of Plymouth, Jared Lierman of Beemer, Connor Livingston of Fairbury, Ryan Priester of Humphrey, Chad Johnson of Norfolk and Mark Wright of Fremont.

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Amy Hadachek

Pork producers in Nebraska and in Kansas have positive news this year, a welcome change after last year’s stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pork industry update (3).jpg — Pork production in Nebraska has been going up from 3-5% each year. The national average, by comparison, sees an increase of 1% a year. Some young producers returning to the farm see a farrowing barn as a source of stable income.
Submitted photo from National Pork Board

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Pork industry update (1).JPG — Demand for pork has been rising, and prices have followed. The U.S. exports 30% of the pork it produces.
Submitted photo from National Pork Board

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Pork industry update (4).jpg — Swine business topics such as the global pork outlook, positioning systems for the future and employee sourcing will be discussed at the Kansas State University 2022 Swine Profitability Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
File photo

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Reporter Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at amy.hadachek@midwestmessenger.com.