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Max Armstrong talks about pork prices. (audio)

June 9, 2017

They sure have been seized by the playoff mania in Cleveland and Nashville. Signs aren't looking good for either team. For Nashville's hockey plans there are plenty of worriers. Some 17,000 fans showed up at Bridgestone Arena for watch party.

About 17,000 people at World Pork Expo. Steve Meyer says growth in continuing in hog herd. Productivity in hog herd increasing. Cost of production held in check. Cost of production is $60 per cwt now. Prices received by pork producers in upper $70 for summer. For all of this year, should be profitable for pork industry.

Weekend for us to be out with friends who appreciate antique tractors, touring past places like Morris and Gardner, Illinois.

International Harvester fans gather in Iowa, begins Thursday at Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

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