Lee Schulz · Associate Professor of Economics
Lee Schulz
Iowa State University
478D Heady Hall
518 Farm House Lane
Ames, IA 50011-1054
515-294-3356
lschulz@iastate.edu
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Lee Schulz is Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and an Extension livestock economist at Iowa State University. His integrated Extension, research, and teaching program provides leadership in the study of, and educational programming for, critical problems facing the livestock and meat industry, including marketing and risk management, agricultural and trade policies, animal health, and production and management issues.
Lee grew up on a diversified crop and livestock farm in Wisconsin and obtained a BS in agricultural business from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He also holds an MS in agricultural economics from Michigan State University and a PhD in agricultural economics from Kansas State University.
Lee regularly collaborates with Farm Management Extension, the Iowa Pork Industry Center, the Iowa Beef Center, and industry stakeholders and producers. He has published in professional journals, Extension publications, and the farm press and has spoken at numerous professional and agricultural conferences.
July 2022
Agricultural Policy Review Spring 2022
Xibo Wan, Yongjie Ji, Wendong Zhang, Christopher C. Pudenz, Lee L. Schulz, Chad E. Hart, Eseul Choi, Guilherme DePaula, Xi He, Dermot J. Hayes, Hongli Feng, Zhushan Du
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Xibo Wan, Yongjie Ji, Wendong Zhang, Christopher C. Pudenz, Lee L. Schulz, Chad E. Hart, Eseul Choi, Guilherme DePaula, Xi He, Dermot J. Hayes, Hongli Feng, Zhushan Du
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June 2022
An Examination of Recent Fertilizer Price Changes
John M. Crespi, Chad E. Hart, Christopher C. Pudenz, Lee L. Schulz, Oranuch Wongpiyabovorn, Wendong Zhang
[22-SR 117]
John M. Crespi, Chad E. Hart, Christopher C. Pudenz, Lee L. Schulz, Oranuch Wongpiyabovorn, Wendong Zhang
[22-SR 117]
February 2022
Multi-plant Coordination in the US Beef Packing Industry
Christopher C. Pudenz, Lee L. Schulz
[21-WP 630]
(Revised)
Christopher C. Pudenz, Lee L. Schulz
[21-WP 630]
(Revised)
September 2021
Hog Price and Volume Comparisons across Alternative Sale Types, Emphasis on COVID-19 Disruptions
Ezra Butcher, Lee L. Schulz
[21-PB 36]
Ezra Butcher, Lee L. Schulz
[21-PB 36]
April 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Iowa’s Corn, Soybean, Ethanol, Pork, and Beef Sectors
Chad E. Hart, Dermot J. Hayes, Keri L. Jacobs, Lee L. Schulz, John M. Crespi
[20-PB 28]
Chad E. Hart, Dermot J. Hayes, Keri L. Jacobs, Lee L. Schulz, John M. Crespi
[20-PB 28]
September 2019
Long-Run Impacts of Trade Shocks and Export Competitiveness: Evidence from the U.S. BSE Event
Chen-Ti Chen, John M. Crespi, William Hahn, Lee L. Schulz, Fawzi Taha
[19-WP 594]
Chen-Ti Chen, John M. Crespi, William Hahn, Lee L. Schulz, Fawzi Taha
[19-WP 594]
September 2018
The Impact of the 2018 Trade Disruptions on the Iowa Economy
Edward J. Balistreri, Chad E. Hart, Dermot J. Hayes, Minghao Li, Lee L. Schulz, David A. Swenson, Wendong Zhang, John M. Crespi
[18-PB 25]
Edward J. Balistreri, Chad E. Hart, Dermot J. Hayes, Minghao Li, Lee L. Schulz, David A. Swenson, Wendong Zhang, John M. Crespi
[18-PB 25]
Spring 2022
Challenges and Opportunities for a Manure Market in IowaChristopher C. Pudenz and Lee Schulz
Fall 2017
How Do Swine Producers and Veterinarians Expect the VFD to Affect Their Business?Gary Wynne, Georgeanne Artz, Lee Schulz, and Christopher Rademacher
Spring 2017
U.S. Export Beef Competitiveness: Do Cattle Inventories Matter?Chen-Ti Chen, John M. Crespi, and Lee L. Schulz
Winter 2017
International Trade Has Been Major Source for Strengthening PricesLee Schulz and Chad Hart
Fall 2016
Succession Planning, Perceived Obstacles, and Attractions for Future Generations Entering Beef Cattle ProductionLee Schulz, Georgeanne Artz, and Patrick Gunn
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
"Livestock numbers help predict trade future"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Farmer Today for the story "Livestock numbers help predict trade future," which examines how the economy, international demand, and politics affect livestock trade.Schulz said that “One of the factors as of late has been the exchange rate. We have a stronger U.S. dollar, and we also have a strengthening peso which brings more trade from Mexico.” He also noted the tight U.S. beef supply could limit trade options.
Friday, November 3, 2023
"How Two Pig Farmers Are Winning People Over to Pork Now"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal for the article "How Two Pig Farmers Are Winning People Over to Pork Now," which examines fluctuating demand in the US pork industry.Schulz told Farm Journal that “This is the worst annual year pork producers will ever have. We always talked about 1998 as the worst year ever, but 2023, collectively, will be worse than in 1998.”
Friday, August 11, 2023
"Meat demand still strong after record highs"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Agriculture Trends for the story "Meat demand still strong after record highs," which examines recent trends in US meat demand. Schulz told Agriculture Trends that "We’re starting to see demand wane a bit compared to year-ago levels. But the good news is, in historical perspective, for beef and pork, demand remains strong. We’re seeing better demand than during the last recession we had.”
Friday, August 11, 2023
"Feed costs impacted by growth of renewable diesel industry"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Agriculture Trends for the story "Feed costs impacted by growth of renewable diesel industry," which focuses on how growth in the renewable diesel industry has affected feed costs for livestock producers.Schulz said that “Soybean meal and dried distillers grains have both risen by about 11% from a year earlier and complete feeds and other ingredients are up over 20%. Higher costs coupled with compressed hog prices continue to be detrimental to profitability.”
Friday, August 4, 2023
"‘Not much appetite’ for hog expansion"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by SwineWeb for the story "‘Not much appetite’ for hog expansion," which focuses on hog industry expansion in the United States. Schulz told SwineWeb that producers who broke ground a year ago are now marketing pigs, and California’s Proposition 12 law is forcing other producers to make adjustments. “Right now, there is not much appetite for hog expansion,” he said.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
"Seasonality and exports pushing prices higher"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Brownfield Ag News for the story "Seasonality and exports pushing prices higher," which examines the volatility in the US cash hog market. Schulz told Brownfield that seasonal production is a large factor. “This is typically a time where you do see stronger prices as you get into summer with tighter supplies and tighter demand as you’re working through summer grilling and promoting pork to see strong demand.”
Also appears in:
- https://1430wcmy.com/2023/06/23/seasonality-and-exports-pushing-prices-higher/
- https://www.radiokeokuk.com/seasonality-and-exports-pushing-prices-higher/
Friday, June 23, 2023
"California Announces Modifications to Prop 12 Implementation"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Brownfield for the story "California Announces Modifications to Prop 12 Implementation." The story focuses on recently announced modifications to California's Proposition 12, which will have impacts on Iowa's hog industry.Schulz told Brownfield “We know now that the CDFA will not enforce it till the end of the year. In their language, it’s really anything that is in production is going to be able to work through that supply chain.”
Also appears in:
- https://1430wcmy.com/2023/06/22/california-announces-modifications-to-prop-12-implementation/
- https://kgfw.com/2023/06/22/california-announces-modifications-to-prop-12-implementation/
Thursday, June 22, 2023
"Pork producers deal with trying times"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Progress for the story "Pork producers deal with trying times," which details how US hog production is facing low profitability and pressure form outside forces.Schulz told Farm Progress that “We have seen some of the highest receipts ever but have to take into consideration the increase in costs, and we really don’t see much on the positive side for pork production—2023 could potentially be the worst year ever for pork producers.”
Friday, June 16, 2023
"Walmart to Build Case-Ready Beef Plant"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Progressive Farmer for the story "Walmart to Build Case-Ready Beef Plant," which details Walmart's plans to develop and end-to-end supply chain strategy for consumer beef products. Schulz told Progressive Farmer that "It's a continuation of Walmart's strategy as they highlight to be end-to-end business operations in the beef supply chain." Schulz also noted that cost may be a factor for Walmart's plans as well---beef prices have increased about 15% in the last couple of years.
Also appears in:
- https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/walmart-plans-to-process-nebraska-beef-in-new-kansas-city-area-packaging-plant/
Monday, May 22, 2023
"More Uncertainty for Pork Industry in a Very Uncertain Market"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal for the story "More Uncertainty for Pork Industry in a Very Uncertain Market," which focuses on the repercussions from the Supreme Court's ruling on Proposition 12. Schulz said that "A lot of those exact cost estimates are yet to be determined. But what we know is this will result in a much higher cost to producers and those costs are going to vary throughout the different segments of the industry.”
Also appears in:
- https://www.agweb.com/news/livestock/pork/more-uncertainty-pork-industry-very-uncertain-market
Thursday, May 18, 2023
"Economists shedding light on pork industry market conditions"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network for the article "Economists shedding light on pork industry market conditions," which focuses on the difficulties some pork producers are facing as the cost of production is not balancing market prices. Schulz told IARN that “They’re realizing the fiscal policy, the monetary policy, those are all impacting producer profits. And that’s what producers are responding to, that’s what drives expansion and contractionary plans and execution by producers. And all of those factors I think are working towards the negative for producers.”
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
"After court ruling, California’s pig production rules to take effect July 1"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Radio Iowa for the article "After court ruling, California’s pig production rules to take effect July 1," which focuses on a Supreme Court ruling that allows California to require pork sold there to come from pigs raised in livestock barns with certain animal space requirements.
Schulz told Radio Iowa that “Pork producers are having some of the largest losses in 25 years. You have to go back to 1998 to see losses this large...We’re already seeing contraction in the industry.”
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
"US imports from Brazil continue"Associate Professor Lee Schulz was interviewed by Tri-State Livestock News for the article "US imports from Brazil continue." The article focuses on USDA not banning beef imports from Brazil after Brazil reported cattle infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy. According to TSLN the exchange rate between countries often dictates the amount of products entering the United States. “During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Brazilian currency (Real) depreciated by 25 percent to 30 percent and it has not recovered. As a consequence, Brazilian prices expressed in U.S. dollars are lower than they would have been had the value of the Real not depreciated relative to the U.S. dollar,” Schulz said.
Monday, April 3, 2023
"Price Spread Between Choice and Select Beef"Lee Schulz was interviewed by WNAX about the recently narrowing price spread for dressed beef cut-outs between choice grade beef and select grade beef.
Friday, February 17, 2023
"Beef processing expansion coming during low point of cattle cycle"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Farmer Today about how the cattle inventory cycle might affect processors' plans to expand.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
"Why the price of eggs has risen so sharply"Lee Schulz was interviewed by NPR Illinois about factors affecting the price of eggs in the United States.
Also appears in:
- https://www.kcur.org/2023-01-17/why-the-price-of-eggs-a-food-staple-for-breakfast-and-baked-goods-has-risen-so-sharply
- https://www.kosu.org/frontpage-news/2023-01-23/why-the-price-of-eggs-a-food-staple-for-breakfast-and-baked-goods-has-risen-so-sharply
- https://www.derbyinformer.com/news/area_news/why-the-price-of-eggs-a-food-staple-for-breakfast-and-baked-goods-has-risen/article_5062f556-9c07-11ed-ac95-f345d0e0ae36.html
Friday, December 30, 2022
"Pork, beef industries will face challenges in new year"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Farmer Today about challenges facing the pork and beef industries in 2023.
Thursday, December 29, 2022
"December Hogs and Pigs Report Analysis"Lee Schulz was interviewed by American Ag Network about USDA's December Hogs and Pigs Report.
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
"December hogs and pigs report shows lower inventory"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network about the December Hogs and Pigs Report.
Saturday, December 24, 2022
"A Surprise in the December Hogs and Pigs Report: Breeding Herd Increases"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal about the December Hogs and Pigs Report.
Thursday, December 22, 2022
"2023 Pork Outlook: A Recipe for Fireworks?"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal about challenges facing US pork producers in 2023.
Friday, December 16, 2022
"9 Questions Pork Industry Leaders Challenge You to Think About"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal for the article "9 Questions Pork Industry Leaders Challenge You to Think About," which focuses on how pork producers can prepare for possible challenges in 2023.
Friday, October 28, 2022
"Finding workers critical for planned pork plant in Sioux Falls"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Inforum about a new meat packing plant opening in Sioux Falls.
Monday, October 17, 2022
"Bird flu resurgence isn't just affecting farms and the Omaha Zoo, but also your pocket"Lee Schulz was interviewed by KMTV (Omaha) about how a resurgence in avian influenza (bird flu) could affect consumer prices.
Monday, September 26, 2022
"U.S.D.A. numbers find land values way up"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Radio Iowa about the USDA's recent survey that shows large increases in Iowa land values and cash rent.
Also appears in:
- https://kscj.com/2022/09/26/land-values-in-iowa-continue-to-rise/
- https://kiwaradio.com/ag-news/usda-numbers-see-big-increase-in-farmland-values/
- https://www.algonaradio.com/2022/09/27/usda-survey-shows-land-values-increasing/
- https://kboeradio.com/u-s-d-a-numbers-find-land-values-way-up/
- https://www.thegazette.com/business/historic-jumps-in-iowa-farmland-values-cash-rents-usda-surveys/
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
"Walmart Invests in Nebraska Rancher-owned Processing Plant"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Successful Farming about Walmart purchasing a minority share in a Nebraska processing plant.
Thursday, September 1, 2022
"Producers address high feed costs with tools, alternatives"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Missouri Farmer Today about how high feed costs are affecting livestock operations.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
"Shrinking U.S. cattle herd signals more pain from high beef prices"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Reuters news agency about how a smaller US cattle inventory could lead to higher beef prices.
Also appears in:
- https://localtoday.news/il/shrinking-us-cattle-herd-signals-more-pain-from-high-beef-prices-14602.html
- https://www.digitaljournal.com/business/shrinking-u-s-cattle-herd-signals-more-pain-from-high-beef-prices/article
- https://www.drovers.com/news/beef-production/shrinking-us-cattle-herd-signals-more-pain-high-beef-prices#:~:text=Shrinking%20U.S.%20Cattle%20Herd%20Signals%20More%20Pain%20from%20High%20Beef%20Prices,-U.S.%20consumers%20grappling&text=By%20Tom%20Polansek-,U.S.%20consumers%20grappling%20with%20soaring%20inflation%20face%20more%20pain%20from,supplies%20for%20years%2C%20economists%20said
Friday, July 22, 2022
"Has inflation peaked? What experts say consumers can expect in the next few months"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Arizona Daily Sun about how inflation is affecting US consumers and what they can expect in the near future.
Saturday, July 16, 2022
"Risk management helps farmers find the right balance"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Illinois Farmer Today about how farmers may need to adjust their risk balance.
Also appears in:
- https://ravallirepublic.com/agriculture/risk-management-helps-farmers-find-the-right-balance/article_41690bc3-cdaa-5c5e-b893-e22ec1802de0.html
Monday, June 13, 2022
"Smithfield Foods, citing high costs of operating in California, to close pork plant"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about Smithfield Foods closing a California-based hog plant.
Also appears in:
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/smithfield-foods-citing-high-costs-of-operating-in-california-to-close-pork-plant-11654950795?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1
Friday, April 22, 2022
"Market signals support potential for livestock expansion"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Farmer Today about cattle numbers in Iowa.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
"Pork production costs at highest level since 2014"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network about current pork production costs.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
"Meat prices have been rising with inflation. But who’s benefiting?"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Marketplace about rising meat prices.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
"High feed costs challenge producers"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Missouri Farmer Today about high input costs for livestock, dairy, and poultry farmers.
Also appears in:
- https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/lifestyle/high-feed-costs-challenge-producers/article_c318c006-fb4e-5ad7-b309-7d23a644db31.html
- https://curated.tncontentexchange.com/agriculture/high-feed-costs-challenge-producers/article_bad71bd8-c3e8-5c48-8b47-4d84c6fadaef.html
- https://siouxcityjournal.com/business/local/high-feed-costs-challenge-livestock-producers/article_d282ed10-46d2-52e9-8ef7-30a792b6d884.html
Saturday, January 8, 2022
"Meat Supply Chain Issues Explained"Lee Schulz was interviewed by KMA Land about the US meat supply chain.
Also appears in:
- https://americanagnetwork.com/2022/01/meat-supply-chain-issues-explained/
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
"Report indicates sharp decline in hog inventory"Lee Schulz was interviewed about the most recent USDA Hogs and Pigs report, which showed a decline in inventory numbers.
Friday, December 31, 2021
"Strong livestock prices should hold in 2022, economist says"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Citizen Tribune about the outlook for livestock prices in 2022.
Monday, December 6, 2021
"Flooding in Washington Brings Death and Devastation to Dairies"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the New York Times about the impact floods are having on Washington's dairy farms.
Thursday, November 11, 2021
"KCCI Investigates: Beef prices reaching near-record levels"Lee Schulz was interviewed by KCCI about rising beef prices.
Friday, November 5, 2021
"Production costs cut into livestock profits"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Marietta Daily Journal about current livestock production costs and profits.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
"Bacon Prices Sizzle to 40-Year High"Lee Schulz was interviewed by allrecipes about bacon prices hitting a 40-year high.
Also appears in:
- https://www.foodandwine.com/syndication/bacon-prices-surging
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
"Retail pork prices set record high in July"Research by Lee Schulz was used in a Farm World article about retail pork prices.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
"PRRS Impact on U.S. Pig Crop Helping Ease Processing Pressure from Slower Line Speeds"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal about US hog slaughter numbers.
Also appears in:
- https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/market/u-s-hog-slaughter-could-be-down-seven-per-cent/wcm/89c17a04-0627-4da8-9f82-3711beff4707
Monday, September 20, 2021
"Why Iowans are seeing a spike in food prices"Lee Schulz was interviewed by KCCI about what is causing high food prices and when they may come back down.
Also appears in:
- https://www.kcrg.com/2021/09/20/iowans-cope-with-rising-food-prices/
Friday, August 6, 2021
"COVID stokes demand for higher-quality meat"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Farmer Today about consumer meat demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Also appears in:
- http://kokomoperspective.com/news/agriculture/covid-stokes-demand-for-higher-quality-meat/article_4f663097-251d-5bf7-a974-bb6b90ce9a23.html
- https://theeagle.com/landandlivestockpost/covid-stokes-demand-for-higher-quality-meat/article_9220adf2-fc72-11eb-a677-a345f6fc0089.html
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
"Study: U.S. Pork Needs More Access to Foreign-Born Workforce"A study co-authored by Lee Schulz was utilized in an article about the labor force in the US pork industry.
Also appears in:
- https://www.agnews890.com/2021/08/05/study-u-s-pork-industry-needs-more-access-to-foreign-born-workforce/
- https://www.agrimarketing.com/s/137301
- https://www.newsdakota.com/2021/08/05/study-u-s-pork-industry-needs-more-access-to-foreign-born-workforce/
- http://sfntoday.com/study-pork-industry-needs-more-access-to-foreign-born-workforce/
- https://www.foodmarket.com/News/A/1204961/NPPC-US-Pork-Needs-More-Access-to-Foreign-Born-Workforce
- https://ruralradio.com/maxcountry/news/study-u-s-pork-industry-needs-more-access-to-foreign-born-workforce/
- https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/study-shows-pork-industry-needs-more-access-to-foreign-born-workforce/
- https://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/25326-nppc-publishes-study-results-on-labor-shortage-in-pork-industry
- https://wnax.com/news/180081-isu-study-points-out-ag-labor-shortage-in-pork-industry/
- https://www.growingamerica.com/news/2021/08/pork-industry-needs-more-access-foreign-born-workforce-address-labor-shortage
- https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/news/year-round-pork-production-needs-year-round-labor
- https://southeastagnet.com/2021/08/06/study-u-s-pork-industry-needs-access-foreign-born-workforce/
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
"Pork demand remains strong"Lee Schulz research on pork prices was utilized in a National Hog Farmer article.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
"Planned Iowa Beef Processing Facility Brings Hope To Cattle Ranchers Who Face Market Challenges"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Public Radio about the plan for a new beef processing center in southwest Iowa.
Also appears in:
- https://www.radioiowa.com/2021/07/08/economist-southwest-iowa-beef-plant-could-have-big-impact/
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
"Economists Forecast Hog Prices Following June USDA Quarterly Report"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal about his predicted hog prices through the second quarter of 2022.
Friday, June 25, 2021
"LATEST HOGS AND PIGS REPORT SHOWS A DECLINE IN FARROWING INTENTIONS"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Brownfield Ag News about the most recent USDA Hogs and Pigs report.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
"Hog report suggests tighter supplies ahead"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Feedstuffs about the most recent USDA Hogs and Pigs Quarterly Report, which shows the US inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2021, is down 2% from the same time last year.
Friday, June 18, 2021
"Des Moines restaurants grappling with higher prices for beef, pork and chicken, and the reason isn't obvious"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Des Moines Registers about rising meat prices in the US.
Also appears in:
- https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/jun/27/restaurants-struggle-with-soaring-meat-costs/?features-style
Monday, June 14, 2021
"What Will Make Headlines in the June Hogs and Pigs Report?"Lee Schulz was interviewed about what topics may make headlines from the upcoming Hogs and Pigs Report.
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
"Governor says JBS plant in Ottumwa close to full production after cyber attack"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Radio Iowa about the cyberattack against JBS, which operates a plant in Iowa.
Monday, May 24, 2021
"Is the price peak behind us?"Lee Schulz' research was utilized in a National Hog Farmer article about whether the hog price peak three weeks ago will be surpassed before the end of summer.
Saturday, May 1, 2021
"Livestock profits possible despite high costs"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Rapid City Journal about livestock costs and profits.
Also appears in:
- https://rapidcityjournal.com/agriculture/livestock-profits-possible-despite-high-costs/article_bd92979d-7ba0-57b0-8f8d-a81705a6bfce.html
Thursday, April 22, 2021
"Livestock producers can track their costs"Research by Lee Schulz was utilized in a Morning Ag Clips article about the costs facing livestock producers.
Also appears in:
- https://kticradio.com/agricultural/livestock-producers-can-track-their-costs-and-insurance-options/
- https://www.yankton.net/neighbors/article_dec5c692-a49d-11eb-87fc-df701c8424d2.html
Friday, April 9, 2021
"Global Trade Still Battling Shipping Challenges"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Brownfield Ag News about how bottlenecks are disrupting global trade and commodity prices.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
"One year later: Pandemic introduces unprecedented supply, demand issues into livestock sector"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Agri-Pulse about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected supply and demand in the US livestock sector.
Monday, March 1, 2021
"Caution Urged Amid Calls for More Price Reporting"Lee Schulz research on cattle market transparency was used in a Progressive Farmer article.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
"No clear signals on cattle herd expansion"In his monthly column for Wallaces Farmer, Lee Schulz discusses the signals cattle producers should pay attention to when considering cattle herd expansion in 2021.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
"2021 Is an Economic Game Changer for Farmers"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Successful Farming about the 2021 outlook for farmers.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
"Livestock economist: 'Marketing tools will play critical role in year ahead'"Lee Schulz was interviewed by KIWA radio about marketing tools and hog production costs in 2021.
Saturday, January 23, 2021
"Hog producers manage through major volatility"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Citizen Tribune about how hog producers have managed to navigate a volatile market.
Also appears in:
- https://www.northwestsignal.net/news/ag_business/article_d015b7de-d7ac-5d1a-bf17-fcfe140af76c.html
Friday, December 25, 2020
"US plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat"Lee Schulz was interviewed about US meat production levels and how producers are coping with COVID-19 outbreaks.
Also appears in:
- https://themercury.com/ap/us-plants-hope-to-maintain-production-despite-virus-threat/article_cb518d60-84e8-5685-b69b-1d20b138b4e6.html
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
"COVID-19 pandemic teaches livestock producers: Be prepared"Lee Schulz was interviewed about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected livestock producers risk management.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
"2021 Economic Outlook: the rocky road to recovery"Lee Schulz was interviewed by The National Provisioner for an article about the economic outlook for 2021.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
"Hog And Cattle Prices Likely To Rise In 2021"Lee Schulz was interviewed about the possible outlook for hog and cattle prices in 2021.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
"2020 Hog Slaughter Capacity Altered By COVID-19"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal about how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered hog slaughter capacity in the United States.
Monday, November 30, 2020
"December slaughter below year ago?"Lee Schulz research on the US hog market was utilized in a National Hog Farmer article.
Saturday, November 28, 2020
"NPB: Take a close look at costs"Lee Schulz was interviewed by KMA Land about pork production prices.
Sunday, November 15, 2020
"Domestic meat demand remains strong"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Missouri Farmer Today about domestic meat demand in the United States.
Sunday, November 8, 2020
"Hog markets rebound from COVID disruptions"Lee Schulz research on the US pork industry was utilized in an article.
Monday, October 26, 2020
"Hog prices are recovering"Lee Schulz' research on the hog industry was utilized in a National Hog Farmer article.
Monday, October 19, 2020
"Production Efficiencies and Costs Will Be Key in 2021 for Pig Farmers"Lee Schulz research was highlighted in a Farm Journal article about the US pork industry in 2021.
Friday, October 16, 2020
"The state of the workforce 2020: covid-19 catalyzes a reckoning"Lee Schulz was interviewed by National Provisioner about how the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted labor supply in the livestock industry.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
"As Exports Impress, Can Lean Hog Prices Push Even Higher into 2021?"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal about the outlook for production and prices in the US pork industry.
Friday, October 2, 2020
"Livestock Economist Believes Local Meat Lockers are Recovering during PandemicLee Schulz was interviewed by KCII radio about livestock processing capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunday, September 27, 2020
"Pandemic producing lasting impacts on how, what local residents eat?"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Telegraph-Herald about how the COVID-19 has shifted what, when, and where US consumers are eating.
Friday, September 25, 2020
"Some Prices Are Still Higher, But Meat Production Has Mostly Recovered From COVID-19 Disruptions"Lee Schulz was interviewed by NPR about current meat production and meat prices.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
"Hog market struggles likely to continue in Q4"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Lincoln Star-Journal about the current status of the hog market.
Also appears in:
- https://nonpareilonline.com/news/business_ag/hog-market-struggles-likely-to-continue-in-q4/article_5069138e-0135-5ac0-b466-dabce3080e7d.html
Thursday, August 13, 2020
"Livestock Economists Examine Impact of COVID-19 on Beef, Pork"Lee Schulz's research on COVID-19's impact on the US pork and beef sectors was used in an article.
Friday, August 7, 2020
"The gap in pork production may go unnoticed"Lee Schulz recently told Brownfield Ag News that the number of hogs euthanized due to the COVID-19 pandemic is lower than originally thought.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
"HOG WEIGHTS ON THE DECLINE, BUT STILL MORE THAN LAST YEAR"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Brownfield Ag News about hog weights and the outlook for the pork sector.
Also appears in:
- https://www.rfdtv.com/story/42475261/economist-says-number-of-pigs-euthanized-is-much-lower-than-originally-thought
Monday, July 27, 2020
"How many hogs are backed up?"Lee Schulz's research on the US hog market was utilized in a National Hog Farmer article.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
"Meat and poultry supplies no longer a serious concern, processors and grocers say"Lee Schulz was interviewed about current meat and poultry supplies.
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
"USDA report shows hog supply on the rise"Lee Schulz was interviewed about current USDA hog inventory projections and prices.
Also appears in:
- https://www.jacksonprogress-argus.com/news/outdoors/usda-report-shows-hog-supply-on-the-rise/article_fa53e950-fc33-5552-82ca-229f3a167578.html
- https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/2020/07/08/u-s-pork-producers-face-more-pain/a6ruu4m/
Monday, June 29, 2020
"DEMAND REMAINS CRUCIAL TO PORK INDUSTRY RECOVERY"Lee Schulz was interviewed about the supply and demand in the US hog industry.
Friday, June 26, 2020
"U.S. hog inventory up 5%"Lee Schulz was interviewed about the current size and status of the US hog inventory.
Friday, June 26, 2020
"HOG BACKLOG ON U.S. FARMS COULD HIT 2 MILLION HEAD"Lee Schulz was interviewed about hog backlogs on US farms.
Also appears in:
- https://www.porkbusiness.com/article/hogs-and-pigs-report-uncertainty-remains-record-large-inventory
- https://www.farms.com/news/hog-backlog-on-u-s-farms-could-hit-2-million-head-157712.aspx
- https://www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz/rural-news/rural-world-news/pig-of-a-situation-in-the-us
Thursday, June 11, 2020
"Meatpacking Rebounds but High Prices and Backlogs to Persist"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Associated Press about meat production rebounding during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Also appears in:
- https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/wires/ap/article-8411983/Meatpacking-rebounds-high-prices-backlogs-persist.html
- https://www.abc10.com/amp/article/news/nation-world/meatpacking-rebounds-but-high-prices-and-backlogs-will-persist/507-431538de-f3a8-4116-a98d-6e773867cccd
- https://www.hoosieragtoday.com/meatpacking-rebounds-but-meat-prices-will-likely-remain-high/
- https://www.bendbulletin.com/business/meatpacking-rebounds-but-backlogs-persist/article_4cdbb964-f060-53a3-b1cb-88ec6f775e93.html
- https://globegazette.com/business/meatpacking-rebounds-but-high-prices-backlogs-persist/article_e0332a94-d643-5d8b-934f-c301671cb1e1.html
- https://www.wowo.com/meatpacking-rebounds-but-meat-prices-will-likely-remain-high/
- https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/2020/06/15/meatpacking-rebounds-but-high-prices-and-backlogs-persist/3193943001/
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
"Beef industry outlook in post-COVID-19 world"Lee Schulz's research on livestock markets was utilized for an article about post-COVID-19 beef production.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
"A LOOK AHEAD AT THE PORK PROCESSING INDUSTRY"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Brownfield Ag News about what lies ahead for the pork processing industry.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
"After Spring Beef Production Tumbles, USDA Rolls Out COVID-19 Relief Aid For Producers"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Nebraska NPR about USDA’s latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry outlook report.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
"Meat industry in turmoil as prices soar"Lee Schulz was interviewed about meat prices and supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, May 8, 2020
"Hog farmers struggles may persist into summer"Lee Schulz was interviewed by The Courier about the current struggles hog farmers are facing.
Friday, May 8, 2020
"What's COVID-19 impact on packing capacity and price?"Lee Schulz's research on fed cattle prices was utilized by Beef magazine.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
"As slaughter numbers decline, pork prices rise"The Wausau Pilot & Review wrote an article detailing information from Lee Schulz's FarmDoc Daily Webinar.
Also appears in:
- https://www.farmprogress.com/marketing/there-are-no-easy-solutions-pork-producer-woes
Friday, May 1, 2020
"Box Beef Hitting Highs, Cattle Income Remains Low"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Ag Web about consumer meat prices.
Friday, May 1, 2020
"Meat Processors May Have Trouble Getting Back to 80% Capacity"Lee Schulz in packing plant closures and meat supply.
Friday, May 1, 2020
"From caviar to apple juice, coronavirus is changing the way the world feeds itself"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Los Angeles Times about how coronavirus is changing the way people feed themselves.
Also appears in:
- https://www.houmatoday.com/news/20200502/coronavirus-is-changing-way-world-feeds-itself
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
"Executive order keeps meat processing plants open during COVID-19 outbreak"Lee Schulz on the Trump administration's executive order keeping meat plants open.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
"Executive Order No Quick Fix For Bottlenecks"Lee Schulz was interviewed about meat packing plant closures.
Also appears in:
- https://www.kcci.com/article/executive-order-keeps-meat-processing-plants-open-during-covid-19-outbreak/32309866
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
"The Country Has Plenty Of Meat, Despite COVID-19 Plant Closures"Lee Schulz on meat packing plant closures and meat supply.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Is the Food Supply Chain Actually Breaking?Lee Schulz on the food supply chain.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
"Cost of production per pound or bushel remains key to profit"Lee Schulz on cost of production on agriculture.
Also appears in:
- https://www.theindependent.com/agriculture/latest/cost-of-production-per-pound-or-bushel-remains-key-to-profit/article_1c9ab567-7017-5926-9036-3d1947eec161.html
Friday, April 24, 2020
"Livestock prices drop 20-40 percent since early COVID-19"Lee Schulz on livestock prices.
Friday, April 24, 2020
"Efficient but fragile: How COVID-19 stalled the meat industry"Lee Schulz on meat packing plant closures and meat supply.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
"Pandemic creates heartache for Iowa farmers, workers--and possibly consumers, too"Lee Schulz on COVID-19's impact on Iowa farmers.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
COVID-19 Impacting US Meat SupplyLee Schulz was interviewed about the effects COVID-19 is having on US meat supplies and processing plants.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
"Waterloo Tyson closure impacts workers, farmers — and Iowa's multi-billion dollar pork industry"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Quad City Times about the effect COVID-19 is having on Iowa's meat packing industry.
Also appears in:
- https://bit.ly/2VUpxxt
- https://bit.ly/2yKYCfB
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
"The Country Has Plenty Of Meat, Despite COVID-19 Plant Closures"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Public Radio about how COVID-19 is affecting US meat supplies.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
"Cattle Market Update – April 10"Lee Schulz's livestock industry research was utilized by Farms.com for an article about cattle prices.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
"Pork Plant Closures Concern Producers Who Have Nowhere To Send Their Hogs"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Public Radio about meat plant closures and the potential back-up in the supply chain.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
"COVID-19: It’s Not a Repeat of the 1990s for Pig Farmers"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Farm Journal's Pork about disruptions in livestock prices due to COVID-19.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
"Slow retail business and plant shutdowns could impact pork prices"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Radio Iowa about the effects COVID-19 is having on livestock industries and consumer prices.
Also appears in:
- https://bit.ly/3bhv4EK
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
"Tonsor, Schulz examine plant closure impacts on hog, beef prices"Lee Schulz research on livestock industries was utilized by National Hog Farmer about the impact processing plant closures are having on hog and beef prices.
Monday, April 13, 2020
"Smithfield Foods to close Sioux Falls plant indefinitely amid COVID-19"Lee Schulz's research on livestock markets was utilized by Beef Magazine for an article about plant closures.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
"Cattle farmers call for slaughterhouses to stay open"Lee Schulz was interviewed by KAKE Quad Cities about cattle farmers calling for slaughterhouses to stay open.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
"Foreign markets eager for U.S. pork, beef despite COVID-19-related travel cutbacks"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Sioux City Journal about current foreign market demand for U.S. pork and beef.
Also appears in:
- https://bit.ly/2RJeLcf
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
"Panic buying — and hoarding — drive higher prices for eggs, milk and other staples"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Des Moines Register about consumers' panic buying during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, March 13, 2020
"As Grilling Season Approaches, Beef Prices May Dip"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Pubic Radio about forecasted beef prices.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
"Farm Policy News roundup explores 2020 ag projections"Chad Hart and Lee Schulz's winter Agricultural Policy Review article was cited by Ag Update for a story about ag projections.
Monday, January 27, 2020
"Continuing strong demand for hogs"Research by Lee Schulz was utilized in a National Hog Farmer article about hog demand.
Friday, January 10, 2020
"For Beef And Pork Producers, 2019 Wasn't As Bad As It Could Have Been"Lee Schulz was interviewed by St. Louis Public Radio about how livestock producers fared in 2019.
Saturday, January 4, 2020
"2020 could be ‘best year’ since 2014"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Kenosha News about his outlook for livestock producers in 2020.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
"Things Look Good For Beef And Pork Producers In 2020"Lee Schulz was interviewed by KIWA radio about his outlook for cattle prices and production in 2020.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
"Researchers Tackle Survivability Issues Head-On"Lee Schulz's research on livestock survivability was utilized in an Ag Web article.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
"Lots of hogs here, less pork there"Lee Schulz's hog industry research was utilized in an Ag News Feed article about pork production.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
"More pork from fewer sows"Lee Schulz authored a Wallaces Farmer article about US pork production.
Also appears in:
- http://bit.ly/2oWhNi1
Friday, September 20, 2019
"Iowa Republican Party accuses anti-meat Democrats of hypocrisy for steak fry"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Washington Examiner about the impact agriculture and agriculture-related industries have on the US economy.
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- http://bit.ly/2lI3nk2
Friday, September 20, 2019
"ASF, Tariffs Make China A Double-Edged Sword"Lee Schulz and Chad Hart were interviewed about the effect ASF and tariffs are having on trade with China.
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- http://bit.ly/2kx2XMW
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
"Team studies challenges of traceability"Lee Schulz and his co-researcher’s work on animal traceability in the livestock industry was utilized in a Kenosha News article.
Friday, August 23, 2019
"Ag economists study benefits, challenges of animal traceability"Lee Schulz's research on animal traceability was utilized in an Ag News Feed article.
Friday, August 9, 2019
"Herd expansion levels off as conditions change"Lee Schulz was interviewed about US cattle production in 2019.
Monday, July 8, 2019
"Hogs and pigs report brings big numbers, no surprises"Lee Schulz was interviewed about the USDA's second quarter hog and pigs report.
Friday, June 28, 2019
"Quarterly hog report indicates expansion, price uncertainty"Lee Schulz was interviewed about the USDA's June Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report.
Also appears in:
- http://bit.ly/2JgFI1N
- http://bit.ly/2Xl9PdK
Monday, May 20, 2019
"Is the hog market overly optimistic?"Research by Lee Schulz was utilized in a National Hog Farmer article about USDA predicted pork production.
Also appears in:
- http://bit.ly/2VKWjPv
Thursday, May 9, 2019
"Pork prices see an increase despite some issues in the market"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Radio Iowa about recent hog prices.
Also appears in:
- http://bit.ly/2YkuYVY
Friday, April 26, 2019
"Economist: Walmart's beef announcement is part of an industry trend"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Brownfield Ag News about WalMart's announcement that it’s setting up its own Angus beef supply chain.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
"Export demand is driving hog prices"Research by Lee Schulz was utilized in a National Hog Farmer magazine article.
Also appears in:
- http://bit.ly/2Xttg4a
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
"Missouri River Flooding Didn’t Just Damage Farms, It Impacted The Global Supply Chain"Lee Schulz was interviewed about flooding on the Missouri river and the impact it had on farmers.
Also appears in:
- http://bit.ly/2I04d4q
- http://bit.ly/2FGI6gr
- http://bit.ly/2YBAiFq
- http://bit.ly/2V65Sce
- http://bit.ly/2U2dqk1
Monday, March 18, 2019
"Finally, a rally in hog prices"Lee Schulz's research on hog market prices was utilized in a National Hog Farmer article.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
"Buy goods to support farmer"Lee Schulz was quoted in a Tribune Chronicle article about supporting local farmers.
Friday, February 15, 2019
"Prices stuck near winter lows"Lee Schulz was interviewed by National Hog Farmer about current hog prices.
Saturday, February 9, 2019
"Beef demand remains strong, prices strong although inventory is increasing"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Ag Update about retail beef production, prices, and demand.
Friday, February 8, 2019
"What Will it Take to Remain Competitive in the Swine Industry?"Research by Lee Schulz was utilized in an article about profitability in the swine industry.
Also appears in:
- http://bit.ly/2Si0i9s
Friday, January 25, 2019
"Pork capacity expands: Prestage prepares for opening in Eagle Grove"Lee Schulz was quoted in a Globe Gazette article about a new packing facility opening in Eagle Grove.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
"During Shutdown, Farmers And Others Lack Critical USDA Reports"Lee Schulz was interviewed by New Hampshire Public Radio about services available during the government shutdown.
Monday, January 21, 2019
"Economist: Continued Growth and Big Supplies for Pork, Beef, Poultry"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Wisconsin Ag Net about expected growth in the livestock sector in 2019.
Friday, January 18, 2019
"What's Open, What's On Hold For Food And Ag During The Government Shutdown"Lee Schulz was quoted in a Tri-States Public Radio story about the government shutdown.
Also appears in:
- http://bit.ly/2sOu8TT
- http://bit.ly/2Hz8cXe
- http://bit.ly/2WoxSZU
Friday, January 11, 2019
"Livestock producers work with packers to reach premiums"Lee Schulz was interviewed for an Iowa Farmer Today article about premiums in the livestock and meat packing industry.
Thursday, January 10, 2019
"LIVESTOCK MARKETS: Demand strong, but trade tensions spark uncertainty"Lee Schulz was quoted in a Feed Stuffs article bout predictions for the livestock market in 2019.
Thursday, January 10, 2019
"2019 livestock forecast: ISU economist expects continued growth and big supplies for pork, beef and poultry"Lee Schulz was quoted in an article about the outlook for the livestock industry in 2019.
Thursday, January 10, 2019
"Packing capacity grows along with demand for beef, pork"Lee Schulz was quoted in an Iowa Farmer Today article about meat demand and growth in the packing industry.
Also appears in:
- http://bit.ly/2TkFElp
Friday, January 4, 2019
"Cattle weights level despite cheap feed"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Farmer Today about feed quality and cattle weight.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
"Meat production will continue to grow in 2019"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Brownfield Ag News about the current status of livestock production.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
"Tariffs Tamper With, But Don’t Squash U.S. Pork Market"Lee Schulz was interviewed by KUNC radio about the US pork market.
Friday, December 14, 2018
"Economists see challenges ahead for farmers"Lee Schulz was interviewed by the Storm Lake Pilot Tribune about future challenges farmers will face.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
"Meat production heads for more records in 2019"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Iowa Farmer Today about livestock production and the 2019 outlook.
Thursday, November 22, 2018
"10 Predictions for Farmers in 2019"Lee Schulz was interviewed by Successful Farming about what 2019 will hold for farmers.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
"Economist: Pork producers have seen the low for the year"Lee Schulz was interviewed for a Globe Gazette article about pork prices and the agricultural economy.
Friday, October 19, 2018
"Iowa pork leader expects continued growth"Lee Schulz was interviewed for an Iowa Farmer Today article about growth in Iowa's pork industry.
Saturday, September 8, 2018
"N&H TOPLINE: Changing antibiotic landscape in animal ag scrutinized"Information from Dr. Schulz address at the USDA-ERS "Challenges to Changing Antibiotic Use in Food Animal Production: Economics, Data & Policy" workshop was used in a Feedstuffs article.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
"Retail beef prices should ease"Lee Schulz contributed an article about cattle prices to Wallaces Farmer.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
"Harvest starts to look like it will be bitter"Research by Lee Schulz appears in a Agrinews article about the China/US trade dispute.
Monday, May 21, 2018
April net hog returns lowest since November 2016“Profits for hogs marketed in April were negative for the second month in a row, according to calculations by Lee Schulz, economist at Iowa State University.”
Friday, April 20, 2018
Egg outbreak farm had rodent problemA recent investigation into the North Carolina farm linked to an egg recall revealed a rodent problem at the site.
Monday, April 16, 2018
Hog prices heading higherSince April 5 hog prices have steadily climbed higher every day.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
“Loss of foreign workers damaging to America’s pig farmers”“Although employment in the swine industry grew three times faster than employment in all U.S. industries along, attracting and maintaining employees is a serious problem for the U.S. pork business.”
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Futures prices show potential loss for hog farmersBased on futures prices, hog farmers may see a loss of $4.34 per hog.
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Experts looking for high yields, low pricesSome experts are predicting a dangerous year of high yields and low commodity prices.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
ISU vet lab provides 8-to-1 return on investmentA recent study found the Iowa State University’s Vet Diagnostics Lab provides an 8-to-1 return on investment.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
“First-quarter cattle market expected to stay strong”“The national average price for a bred heifer may be under $2,000, but there are still cattlemen willing to pay more than $3,000 for the right replacement.”
Saturday, January 6, 2018
“New survey shines light on pork industry’s biosecurity investment”“Before this first-of-its-kind survey, little data existed to fully understand and analyze producer decisions regarding biosecurity investment and adoption of disease-mitigating practices.”
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
ISU debuts crush margin appISU has debuted a new app to help farmers calculate crush margins for hogs and cattle.
Monday, December 25, 2017
Iowa ninth leading beef cow state in USIowa’s beef industry numbers are looking solid in 2017.
Monday, December 18, 2017
Signs point to solid heifer marketSchulz says a spring rally may be affecting this fall’s bred female demand.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
“Exports continue to drive livestock prices”“Exports of U.S. beef have increased 14 percent in 2017, with exports to Japan increasing over 30 percent. Increases in exports are also seen to Mexico, Canada, South Korea and Hong Kong.”
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Meatpacking catching up to productionLee Schulz says that the expansion of pork processing plants in Iowa is plant capacity catching up to production.
Friday, October 13, 2017
“Capacity, demand bolster meat prices”“The combination of strong demand and increasing pork packing capacity should help the livestock industry work through large meat supplies this fall and winter.”
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Domestic demand stable, exports very strongEconomist Lee Schulz talks with Iowa Farmer Today about concerns in the pork industry.
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Alabama BSE case shouldn’t affect beef demandAccording to experts a case of BSE identified in Alabama shouldn’t have an effect on beef prices or demand.
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
“CME: USDA Raises Beef Import, Export Forecast for 2018”“In the cash market, as reported by USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), fed steer prices were higher week-over-week…”
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
“Analysts predict more growth in pork industry”“We’re looking at an annual estimate for 2017 right around that 15-dollars per head,” Schulz says.
Friday, June 30, 2017
US pig industry seeing growthUSDA quarterly report shows second-largest inventory on record.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
US beef returns to China after 14 yearsSchulz says the US beef market in China is still “in its infancy,” but has returned after 14 years.
Friday, June 9, 2017
Livestock production up, along with pricesMeat prices at the counter are down from last year, but up from several months ago.
Friday, May 26, 2017
“Hog prices show predictable patterns”Lee Schulz examines the history of hog prices for Iowa Farmer Today.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
“Big swings seen in beef prices”Ag economist Lee Schulz said there was a tremendous increase in heifers held for replacements.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Meat production increasing, demand remains strongSchulz says he expects 2017 to bring both strong domestic and export demand.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Livestock prices even outAfter highs and lows the last two years, livestock prices are beginning to stabilize.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Livestock profits down, exports still supporting marketLivestock profits have fallen, but exports are still helping support the industry.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Meat prices may be lower in time for holidaysNumerous signs in the hog, cattle, and turkey industries point to lower meat prices.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Numerous factors lead to drop in consumer beef pricesConsumer beef prices have come down about 30 cents/lb since this time last year.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Vertical integration common in poultry industryA large portion of the chicken products purchased by US consumers are produced under vertical integration.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
After climbing for years, retail beef prices now fallingThe average all-fresh beef price decreased about 5% from August of last year to January of 2016.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Larger herds will stick aroundDroughts in the Southern Plains brought larger numbers of feeder cattle to the Midwest. Lee Schulz says that trend probably won’t reverse any time soon.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Iowa agriculture sees mixed yearIowa's corn and soybean production saw record yields, but not all facets of Iowa's agriculture had such a good year.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Beef, pork markets downBeef and pork markets have fallen from record levels in 2014. Pork producers are facing a break-even 2016.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
The economic impacts of PEDvWhat kind of economic impact has PEDv had since it was first identified in the US in 2013?
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Hog supplies and weights growHog supplies and seasonal weights are both up. Lee Schulz explains why that may be.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Hog and pig margins could softenRecord inventories could soften margins for hogs and pigs.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Farmers may want to lock in feed at harvestCARD economist Lee Schulz says that farmers may want to lock in next year's feed at harvest time.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Preconditioning livestock can provide a large return on investmentDespite showing pricing advantages, Lee Schulz says that barely 60 percent of producers precondition cattle.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Hog, cattle prices driving packing industryRecord cattle and hog prices have been driving the Iowa packing industry.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Beef prices could climb higherBeef prices have jumped about 19 percent over last year, and they could climb another 5-6 percent this year.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Cattle growth faster than expectedEconomist Lee Schulz says that expansion of the cattle market was expected, but moving faster than predicted.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Pork producers increase inventory by two percentGood prices have reportedly led to a two percent increase in hog inventories over last year.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Are cattle herds expanding?Lee Schulz talks with Iowa Farmer Today about the expansion of Iowa's cattle herds.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
US pork and beef exports both up slightlyLee Schulz says that US pork and beef exports have both edged up slightly--just under two percent.
September 2017
Price Formation and Price Risk Management in the U.S. Swine Industry
Lee Schulz
6th U.S.-China Swine Industry Symposium, Beijing, China
Lee Schulz
6th U.S.-China Swine Industry Symposium, Beijing, China
July 2014
United States Pork Production
Lee Schulz, Catherine Hayes, and Dermot J. Hayes
Lee Schulz, Catherine Hayes, and Dermot J. Hayes