2021 Livestock Market Outlook Roundup

(Lori Hays)

The editors at AgWeb.com are looking at experts’ projections for a variety of commodities in 2021 to help you succeed and be profitable in the coming year. Here’s a look at what analysts are expecting for the upcoming year in the protein segments.

2021 Beef Outlook: New Challenges, New Opportunities

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Disruptions to the beef industry from the COVID-19 pandemic will likely linger into 2021, but the result may not be all bad for producers, Don Close, animal protein analyst at Rabo AgriFinance told AgriTalk.

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U.S. Pork Outlook: Will 2021 Be Different?

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Five respected economists in the pork industry share their insight on what’s ahead in 2021 and ways producers can make the most of new opportunities ahead. 

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2021 Milk Price Outlook: Throw the Crystal Ball Out the Window

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Government intervention creates a level of uncertainty that makes a 2021 milk price forecast nearly impossible.

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