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News from week of September 7th – September 14th, 2026
PORK WATCH
North America's Swine Industry Roundup
Hog Prices Keep Falling While Feed Costs ClimbOntario base prices, USDA forecasts and packer guidance all moved the same direction this week, while feed costs pushed the other way.
In this week's issue...
📉 Ontario base price down 8% in four weeks; December corn up more than 70 cents. 🧪 A new cell platform may open a path to ASF-resistant pigs. 📋 CFIA readies an updated zinc oxide notice after eight years of industry advocacy. 
Market hog prices have retreated through the quarter. Source: National Hog Farmer / National Pork Board. Canadian Swine SceneCFIA preparing updated zinc oxide notice as Canadian pork sector awaits regulatory directionSwineweb, September 10th 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is preparing an updated Notice to Industry on zinc oxide in nursery diets, according to an update Alberta Pork shared on September 9th. The Canadian Pork Council has advocated since 2018 for continued access, engaging CFIA and Health Canada and submitting a white paper making the industry's case. No final outcome has been announced. CPC says maintaining access remains its primary objective and is holding detailed producer guidance until the notice lands. Ontario hog prices slide as pork markets enter September under pressureSwineweb, September 14th 2026 The Ontario 100% Base Formula Price fell to $221.92 per ckg for the week ending September 11th, down from $227.35 a week earlier and $241.62 on August 14th — roughly an 8% decline in four weeks, and well below the $265.82 recorded a year ago. Weaned pig value dropped to C$57.70 and feeder pigs to C$91.54. Feed costs moved the other way: December Chicago corn closed September 11th at US$5.3025 per bushel, up from $4.59 four weeks earlier. The U.S. Pork ReportUSDA cuts meat production outlook on lower pork, beef supplyNational Hog Farmer, September 11th 2026 USDA lowered its meat production forecast on reduced pork and beef supply. Third-quarter barrow and gilt prices are projected to average $69, down $1 from the August report, with fourth-quarter hogs forecast to average $58. The revision lands in a quarter where cash hog values and the pork cutout have both retreated from year-ago levels, tightening the margin outlook heading into winter. SHIC to be integrated into National Pork BoardFeedstuffs, September 10th 2026 The Swine Health Information Center is being integrated into the National Pork Board. SHIC's established system for responding to emerging disease threats — from surveillance through to research funding — will continue operating throughout the transition. SHIC was created to monitor and respond to emerging swine disease risks on behalf of U.S. producers, and its surveillance products are widely used across North American veterinary practice. Applications open for 2027 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry ScholarshipNational Pork Producers Council, September 8th 2026 NPPC opened applications for the 2027 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, which awards ten $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing pork industry careers. It is open to undergraduates in a two-year swine program or a four-year college of agriculture, and asks applicants to address a current or future industry issue in an essay. Established in 1990 by CME Group and NPPC, recipients will be announced in January and recognized at the 2027 National Pork Industry Forum in Arlington, Texas. 
CFIA is preparing an updated industry notice on zinc oxide in nursery diets. Source: Swineweb. Genetics & Breeding InnovationNew cell growth platform advances African swine fever researchNational Hog Farmer, September 10th 2026 A new cell growth platform is advancing African swine fever research. Scientists expect the technology to improve understanding of how ASF infects domestic pigs, with the longer-term potential to breed pigs resistant to infection. For breeding programs, a workable resistance trait would be a structural change rather than an incremental one, though any such route runs on the timescale of generations rather than quarters. Market & Supply Chain DynamicsSmithfield updates Q3 outlook due to pork market dynamicsFeedstuffs, September 8th 2026 Smithfield updated its third-quarter outlook, citing pork market dynamics. The company expects a Fresh Pork operating loss of $70 million to $90 million and Hog Production operating profit of $25 million to $45 million, with Packaged Meats continuing to perform well. Declining market hog prices led the company to take a more conservative view of segment profitability. 57% of U.S. corn, 58% of soybeans good to excellentBrownfield Ag News, September 14th 2026 USDA's national crop condition ratings were unchanged to higher on the week. Corn rated good to excellent rose one point to 57%, with 86% dented, 42% mature and 8% harvested, all ahead of five-year averages. Soybeans held at 58% good to excellent, with 44% dropping leaves and 6% harvested. Harvest pace matters to hog producers as a leading indicator for fourth-quarter feed costs, which have been climbing. Quick BitesCash hog prices near $91.16, against $107.95 at this time last year. Read More National Hog Farmer, September 7th 2026 Manitoba Pork warns renewed U.S. mandatory country-of-origin labeling would re-segregate supply chains. Read More Swineweb, September 8th 2026 Tyson lowers 2026 outlook; larger hog supplies soften hog and wholesale prices. Read More National Hog Farmer, September 9th 2026 RaboResearch sees global pork trade growing less China-centric and more competitive. Read More National Hog Farmer, September 11th 2026 Farm Credit Canada launches $1-billion push to expand Canadian food processing capacity. Read More Swineweb, September 14th 2026 Enjoying this brief? Share it with a colleague. Subscribe to Pork Watch →Have a news story we should cover, a tip, or thoughts on this edition? Send it over. Want to reach this audience? Sponsor a future edition. |
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