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Hog Prices No Longer Tell the Whole Story
If you're buying pork for a processing plant, distribution center, or foodservice operation, you've probably noticed something: the relationship between live hog prices and individual pork cut prices isn't what it used to be. Some cuts track hogs closely. Others seem to operate in their own universe. And that variability...
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The DecisionNext Finished Goods: Index Report | November 2025
Key Insights: Cheeseburger Index: 115 | Price $1.05. Hot Dog Index: 107 | Price $0.32. 50% Lean Beef Trimmings: still nearly double year-ago levels ($1.41/lb vs. $0.67 in 2024). Cheese Prices: below 2024 and five-year averages, offsetting some protein cost pressures. Forecast: Input costs expected to soften into January before...
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Greenham USA Partners with DecisionNext to Unlock Predictive Insights in Beef Procurement
SAN FRANCISCO, California – October 22, 2025 – DecisionNext, the leading AI platform for commodity market forecasting and decision support, today announced a new partnership with Greenham USA, a subsidiary of one of Australia’s most respected meat companies. This collaboration brings advanced predictive analytics to Greenham’s beef procurement operations, enhancing visibility,...
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USDA Shutdown Leaves Critical Data Gaps in Some Markets but Not All
Key Insights: USDA data flow has abruptly halted due to the federal government shutdown. Core market reports across beef, pork, grains, and oilseeds are paused or threatened. Past shutdowns show increased volatility, data blackouts, and decision-making risks. Commodity impacts vary, with beef, pork, and grains most vulnerable. DecisionNext offers resilient,...
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