# Navigating protein-rich environment in livestock markets

> Iowa State Extension notes record supplies of animal protein heading into 2017 across red meat and poultry. The commentary stresses marketing and price risk management basics.

- Date: 2017-01-16 · published 2017-01-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/73096-navigating-protein-rich-environment-in-livestock-markets
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Record meat supplies point to pressure on livestock prices and reduced demand for feed in the near term. The piece is routine commentary without a new shock.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼
- CHICKEN: bearish ▼
- LCATTLE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- iowafarmbureau.com: https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/Navigating-proteinrich-environment-in-livestock-markets

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