Supply
chain problems from COVID-19 have led to uncertainty in the pork market causing
tighter producer margins.
A University of Missouri Ag economist says he can’t remember a more uncertain pork market.
Scott
Brown tells Brownfield that pork’s retail price has risen 20 cents from May to
June, but the price change isn’t reaching producers.
“Pushing
higher prices at consumers and lower prices at consumers; it’s not a good
combination if you’re in the supply side of this market,” he said.