Best Saval Podcasts (2024)

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2024 Summer Focus: Ground Beef 4:10

5h ago4:10

4:10

This summer, it's all about ground beef. Strips, ribeyes, and tenderloins are seeing price declines, so delaying the buy on these cuts could save money. Rounds, chucks, and thin meats are headed to the grinder to support ground beef demand, so expect these prices to stay supported and availability to be reduced. The poultry market is steady in wing…

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Let Freedom Wing 3:30

12d ago3:30

3:30

Happy Independence Day! Beef production continues to be restrained keeping supplies tight and buyers chasing product. Some middle meats are coming down, which might continue. Chucks, rounds, and ground beef are all moving higher. Chicken pricing and demand are strong, especially in wings. Keep as many wings on hand as you can. Bellies continue to b…

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Beef Markets Stay Sizzling 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

Beef supply remains tight. Demand for middle meats was up, thanks to Father's Day. Pricing on most everything is up and firm, but this market should move lower after July 4th. Buy what you need now, waiting will cost money. Poultry demand is still strong and demand is keeping things moving. Wing pricing continues to move up. Avian Flu is not done, …

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Wings Prepare for Flight 3:55

1M ago3:55

3:55

Beef pricing is being driven higher by short supply. Expect pricing to continue to move higher. Buy what you need now, waiting will cost you money. Hopefully, we'll see the increases stop after the Fourth of July. Poultry production can't keep up with demand. Pricing is moving higher on pretty much everything, except breasts being down a few pennie…

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Dairy Finally Broke 3:20

2M ago3:20

3:20

Avian Flu just won't go away. This week, 4.2 million egg-laying chickens were lost to the virus. The Netherlands is testing two vaccines, so we'll see how that goes. This won't cause any shortages in chicken but will increase pricing. With demand remaining strong, this market should continue to move higher. Beef production was up this week, but the…

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Beef Cutbacks Surprise Tracy 3:49

2M ago3:49

3:49

Beef production cutbacks were a bit stronger than I expected with 598K head harvested last week, well down from 622K the week prior. Last year saw 640K head harvested so production going into the summer season is being restrained to push prices higher. And they are pretty successful looking at the cutout. We have higher prices right rolling in as t…

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Dairy on a Tear 3:43

2M ago3:43

3:43

Beef production cutbacks are off to a slow start. The market is steady to lower. Look for some deals if you have the customer demand to move product. Poultry demand is strong and production can barely keep up. Pricing is up on all parts and there is more upside to come. Planting is on track for grains and everything seems to be in good shape. Pork …

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No Beef Market Momentum 4:08

2M ago4:08

4:08

Beef pricing seems to remain the same despite the recent ramped-up production. The market feels flat with demand and pricing is flat to lower. We're heading into Memorial Day with no momentum in the beef market. Chicken demand is still strong and production is up from last year. Pricing is up overall. This could be an expensive summer for chicken. …

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Featuring Beef on Spring Menus...Groundbreaking 3:22

3M ago3:22

3:22

Beef production was slightly down this week but still in good production numbers. Hopefully, with nice weather, we will see demand pick up. It's a good time to buy and feature beef now before pricing moves higher this summer. Chicken pricing is steady and demand is strong. There were three new cases of Avian Flu affecting 28,000 birds. Pork bellies…

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We've Got Grains Galore 2:44

3M ago2:44

2:44

Beef production hit numbers we haven't seen in months. This is helping to soften pricing on almost everything except thin meats and grinds. Chicken pricing is steady and demand is still strong. Only one new case of Avian Flu was reported affecting 104,000 turkeys. Corn pricing is up and planting continues with good weather keeping things steady. So…

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USDA Updates Beef Production Estimates 3:59

3M ago3:59

3:59

The USDA has updated production numbers in beef harvesting for the year. This will be good news for everyone if the production lines get moving. For now, keep product on hand and continue to buy what you need, there may be a bargain or two out there. Poultry production and demand continue strong, but this week pricing is pausing. Increases are comi…

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Beef Cattle are Literally Growing 3:42

3M ago3:42

3:42

Beef production continues to be restrained, but cattle are growing in physical size, thanks to cheap corn. Pricing has taken a pause this week with increases coming soon. Chicken production and demand continue strong. Pricing is moving higher on all products except breasts, which are steady. No new cases of Avian Flu were reported in birds, but two…

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Stock Up for Cinco de Mayo 3:34

4M ago3:34

3:34

Avian flu has spread to dairy cows in six states. Affected milk is being destroyed, but pasteurized milk remains safe for consumption. Three new cases of Avian Flu in chickens were reported, totaling 3.8 million birds. This shouldn't significantly impact availability or pricing, but chicken prices continue to rise weekly. Beef production is still d…

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Avian Flu Crosses Species 3:36

4M ago3:36

3:36

Chicken pricing is moving up again for next week, wings, boneless breasts and tenders are all getting more money. Production is increasing weekly, but demand is still strong, and everything is getting sold. Hatch rate is down again for last week to 78.9%. Anything under 80% is a concern but we are seeing lower hatch rates for several weeks now. Hop…

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Sticker Shock on Strip Loins 3:56

4M ago3:56

3:56

Beef harvest last week was down to 583K head, below last week’s 599K and last year, we were at 631K head for the week. This curtailed production is continuing, some major packers are only running four days a week making this market tight. Expect another week below 600K head this week. The pull back is having the desired affect for the beef producer…

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Gotta Get Down on Pi Day 3:50

4M ago3:50

3:50

Last week's beef harvest dropped to 583K, continuing a trend of reduced production with some major packers operating only four days a week. Expect another week below 600K. Shortages are driving prices up, particularly for strip loins, top rounds, sirloin flap, and skirt steaks, while brisket prices are expected to decrease after St. Patrick's Day. …

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Corned Beef & Cabbage & Inflation 3:44

5M ago3:44

3:44

Beef harvest continues to stay steady, but well below average compared to last year. Top rounds are moving up quickly while middle meats, loins, and ribeyes continue a steady pattern moving up. Buy what you need. The corn surplus is expected to support new biojet fuel technology, so we are not seeing it get below $4 as expected. Soy is holding stea…

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Leaping Towards Spring 3:52

5M ago3:52

3:52

Grain prices are decreasing, which is good news for food processors and animal production. Beef production is being reduced, which has caused prices to rise for most items except for ground beef, which is getting cheaper. Chicken production is strong, and prices are unlikely to change in the coming weeks. However, eleven new cases of Avian Flu were…

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner 3:12

5M ago3:12

3:12

Beef harvest is down for another week with expectations of going below 600k next week. Packers are lowering the harvest to keep inventories tight and push prices up. Next week should be a good buy opportunity. The next move will be higher prices for pretty much every item. Chicken pricing continues on the current trend upward. Only two new cases of…

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(Beef) Packers vs. Retailers 3:36

5M ago3:36

3:36

Beef demand is not keeping up with beef production. Packers have more product than they can move without discounting and they have no interest in discounting. Buy what you need, there isn't much risk to the upside. Wings continue to increase even after the Super Bowl. Breasts and tenderloins move higher as well. Demand is strong for fresh poultry a…

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Are You Ready for Some Chicken Wings? 3:32

5M ago3:32

3:32

Beef demand is not strong. Harvest was up this week, but we shouldn't expect that to last. Buy what you need, you may find a bargain or two. Chicken wings will hit their peak on Sunday, so pricing will move higher next week. Breasts are holding steady and tenders are moving up. Three new cases of Avian Flu were reported affecting 102,000 birds. Cor…

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Can Corn Go Even Lower? 4:26

6M ago4:26

4:26

Starting with grains this week, corn is moving lower again and it's probably not done. This is good for everyone (except corn farmers). Soy and wheat are in the same mode. Beef harvest is holding up pretty well, but retailers are not interested in beef at the elevated prices pushed by recent storms. Prices are moving lower on most items, except gro…

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Beef and Pork Bounce Back 3:36

6M ago3:36

3:36

Beef production recovered nicely after the winter storm disruptions. Packers pushed pricing up pretty quickly, but this doesn't seem sustainable into February. The quick rise prices should move lower towards the end of the month, with middle meats being an exception as they have already bottomed out. Chicken pricing is moving higher as expected. Pr…

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Proteins on the Rise 4:57

6M ago4:57

4:57

Multiple storms in the Midwest have turned the beef market a little more quickly than expected. The decline in the middle meats should last one more week. We'll most likely see increases in the last week of January. Next week is the time to buy middle meats, everything else is buy it now, it will cost more money later. Chicken is up again for next …

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Winter Weather Halts Beef Production 3:39

6M ago3:39

3:39

Bad winter weather in the Midwest had big effects on beef production. Two major packers idled plants completely and several were only running one shift. This will tighten availability. If you need middle meats, buy what you need. Other cuts will be better to buy sooner than later. Chicken production was up slightly. Wings, breasts, and tenders are …

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New Year, Same Drama 3:36

7M ago3:36

3:36

Happy New Year! In the beef market, we are seeing the seasonal market correction for ribeyes and tenderloins begin. Buy what you need weekly knowing that next week will probably be a better value. Chucks, rounds, and grinds are moving in the exact opposite way. Chicken pricing is moving higher this week with an expectation that this will continue. …

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Putting 2023 To Bed 3:28

7M ago3:28

3:28

The beef market is moving like it is the end of the year. Those high flying ribeye's and tenderloins will start to move lower come the first of the year and continue down typically to the end of January, maybe into early February. Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn…

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Beef Going out with a Bang 3:15

7M ago3:15

3:15

Beef harvest was up from last week. Middle meats, ribeyes, and tenderloins should see their peak prices before moving lower after the New Year. If you need rounds, chucks, and grinds, buy now. 21 new Avian Flu cases have been reported affecting 2.3 million birds. Pricing in chicken is moving up, but is nothing to be concerned about. Surprising all …

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Last Call for Cheap Bellies? 3:52

7M ago3:52

3:52

Beef harvest continues strong through the peak holiday season. Middle meats are moving up again for next week which hopefully means there is nowhere to go but down from here. The value in beef is in rounds, chucks, and grinds. We are still seeing new Avian Flu reports with 11 new cases this week affecting over 3 million birds. In chicken, party win…

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Plenty of Corn to Go Around 3:39

8M ago3:39

3:39

We are in peak holiday season for beef pricing. Harvest was up this week but demand seems to have adjusted to the lower harvest numbers. Hopefully we'll see the market make some big changes after a couple of weeks. There were 13 new Avian Flu reports over the last week affecting 836,000 birds. None of this is good news as chicken flocks and turkeys…

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Avian Flu Takes out 5 Million Birds 4:16

8M ago4:16

4:16

In the past two weeks, the Avian Flu removed close to 5 million birds from the food supply. Cases have been confirmed in 26 states so far. We're keeping an eye on the situation. Chicken production and pricing remain similar to past weeks. Middle meats are creeping higher in beef, and rounds, chucks, and grounds are coming down. Briskets have shot u…

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Dairy Market in the Upside Down 4:09

8M ago4:09

4:09

Beef production is down again from last week and last year. Middle meats are moving up a bit, while the others are due for some lower pricing. Bellies closed at $98 and will most likely stay in this area. Avian Flu has new numbers this week, and they aren't good. Not a trend we want to see. Pricing on chicken is mostly holding steady. Grain harvest…

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Chicken Production Slows More 3:20

8M ago3:20

3:20

The beef holiday items are all moving higher for next week. We’ve been saying it for months but the lower beef production will continue into next year. If you are in the market for beef, buy now, next week will cost you more money. Pork production continues strong and pricing is attractive. Chicken production is down again this week, but pricing co…

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Finally, Some Butter Relief 3:25

9M ago3:25

3:25

Beef holiday pricing is in full swing and that's not changing any time soon. This will move up again next week. Buy now, waiting will cost you. There is plenty of pork product available with pricing moving lower on most cuts. Chicken production is down again this week, but pricing on party wings, breasts, and tenders is also moving down. The surge …

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Good News In Grain & Bad News For 314,000 Turkeys 3:35

9M ago3:35

3:35

Corn closed at $4.81 a second week below $5, Harvest is 59% complete. Export demand is less than robust, I think we may have finally gotten away from $6 corn, at least for the foreseeable future. This is excellent news for the whole protein industry built around cheap corn. Soy harvest is 76% done and though there is some uncertainty on internation…

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Avian Flu Is Back 3:37

9M ago3:37

3:37

Let’s get to the bad news first. Avian Flu is back. Since last week, 10 new cases were reported, totally 189K birds affected. That’s over half a million birds the last two weeks lost from the food supply, most of which were Turkeys. Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn…

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Is Avian Flu Returning? 4:01

9M ago4:01

4:01

Avian Flu is back this week with five new cases reported, totaling a loss of 379,000 birds. Hopefully, this will be isolated and short-lived, but we’ll keep watching. Chicken production is down another 3% making the supply tighter, especially in wings. The dairy markets are finally cooling off. Beef harvest was up this week but is still much lower …

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Red Hot Butter Market 3:43

10M ago3:43

3:43

Butter has set a record high every day since last Wednesday. In beef, we are still seeing tight supplies and restrained production. Ground beef is moving higher but everything is else is moving up in preparation for the holidays. We are seeing lower production in poultry as well. Breasts and tenders are moving lower and wings are holding on to rece…

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Butter Is On A Tear This Week 3:19

10M ago3:19

3:19

Through Thursday's close butter is up 34 and I expect Friday will have continued increase. The cheese markets are doing the exact opposite, barrel is down 10 and block is down 7. What I see is tightness in cream availability, especially in the Midwest where most butter plants are located. I still don’t see this as a strong enough reason for butter …

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Chicken Pricing: A Mixed Bag 3:33

10M ago3:33

3:33

A mixed bag in chickens this week as wings continue their assent higher each week. Random breasts did come off as expected and are moving lower and tenders are holding steady for the week. I’m finally seeing lower production numbers around 2% below last year, is 2% that big a deal? In chicken yes, that represents about 5 million birds NOT being pro…

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Hams Will Be In Demand 2:31

10M ago2:31

2:31

Bellies closed yesterday at $124 down from last week $129. The pricing on bellies has a "buy sign" though I don’t think we will see a run up anytime soon. Butts, loins, and ribs are all moving a little higher, but nothing to be concerned with. Hams will be in demand as packers procure their needs for the holidays. Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social…

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Holiday Pricing Starting Early 3:28

11M ago3:28

3:28

Beef production has been restricted for months now and this doesn't seem like it's going to change. The traditional holiday spread seems to be starting early this year. Strip loins are the bargain on middle meats. Poultry pricing continues higher as well, with a potential for more upside on wings. One week of corn below $5 was all we got. Large cro…

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MAJOR CORN NEWS 3:47

11M ago3:47

3:47

Year to date, beef harvest is down 4.2% and this will continue into 2024. It's a tough time to buy beef with prices moving up in almost every category. Poultry prices continue higher again for next week as well. We've almost gone a month with no new Avian Flu cases reported. Corn has finally fallen, which is good news for everyone in the food busin…

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Protein Ping Pong 3:35

11M ago3:35

3:35

Restricted beef production levels are having the desired effect. Pretty much every category is moving higher. Hopefully, after Labor Day, this market will settle down. Buy what you need now, next week will be more money. Chicken pricing is up on wings, breasts, and tenders. Chicken is still a good protein value, but buy what you need now. This mark…

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Good Week for Grains 3:07

11M ago3:07

3:07

Beef production continued with another light week which keeps product tight and pricing steady to moving higher. We could see a change in this after Labor Day. It's a buy-what-you-need situation, but you may find a deal out there. For chicken, it's another week of pricing moving higher on wings, breasts, and tenders. Even with increased prices, chi…

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Poultry Rises, Pork Falls 3:32

12M ago3:32

3:32

Poultry prices continue to rise on all cuts and categories in the chicken world. Demand for fresh chicken is increasing as well. There is still value here but look for continued increases in chicken. For the third week in a row, one new Avian Flu report from the same county in NY affects 800 birds. Beef production continues lower keeping any price …

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Hot Weather Slows Protein Production 3:58

12M ago3:58

3:58

Hot, summer weather is slowing down production on beef and chicken, making prices inch higher in most circumstances. There are not many bargains to be had in beef, but waiting to buy will cost you money. Chicken is still a good value in protein, but we are seeing a steady move higher. Another Avian Flu report was made in the same county in New York…

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Dairy Markets Sky Rocket 4:11

12M ago4:11

4:11

Tight supplies and inflated prices in beef will be an ongoing issue. For next week, a few lower middle meats, again not big moves but moving lower. Grinds, chucks, and rounds are holding up. One more week of buy what you need, but next week should see better pricing. Chicken remains the value in proteins., with strong production numbers and prices …

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Pork Bellies Continue to Soar 3:26

1y ago3:26

3:26

The beef market continues to slowly move lower on middle meats, thin meats, chucks, and rounds. Ground beef holds steady. Buy product if you need it, but waiting a week may save you money. Chicken production continues strong and prices are moving higher in wings and breasts. Tenders are moving a little lower. We have gone over two months with no ne…

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Pork Heats Up 3:38

1y ago3:38

3:38

Pork… here is the hot market. Bellies closed yesterday at $158 up from $141 last week. Bacon producers are raising prices daily. I thought $160-$170 might be a peak come August but I may be undervaluing this market. Getting bacon bought is not a bad idea. On the butt side we seem to have peaked for the current market and moving lower but again, tem…

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