U.S. packers report that they are now starting to put some product into storage. The near term contracts experienced similar reductions with the longer-term contracts marginally higher. Quebec sales for the week were 1,922 head lower than the previous week, but the slaughter levels are still very high. We are pleased to announce that we have signed a Platinum Contract with Quality Meats. The contract is for a 3-year term based on 2,500 hogs per week.
Space is limited.
If you are interested in signing up, please call our office or the Field Service Staff by January 10, 2000. As provided to the Ontario Farmer As we approach Christmas, producers can expect to face the normal seasonal complications. First, there is the decreased slaughter capacity as packers take holidays. Secondly, wholesale demand drops off as retailers finish purchasing all their holiday supplies two weeks to a month in advance. Both these factors generally serve to decrease prices, however, cash and cut-out prices fell only marginally over the past week.