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Livestock outlook in 2010: Optimism tempered with cautionOptimism tempered with caution are the words to remember for the livestock outlook for 2010, according to John Anderson, an Extension livestock economist with Mississippi State University. "The livestock market in 2009 was pretty tough, but there are good reasons to be optimistic regarding where these markets are headed as we move through 2010," Anderson said at a seminar at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 91st annual meeting. Weak 2009 profit margins for producers of beef, pork and poultry led to reductions in supply as 2010 began, which means a more favorable supply situation. However, questions still remain on the demand side of the equation. "We really need help on the demand side, and there are signs of improvement," Anderson said. "The general economy remains the key to future developments in the livestock market." Anderson said demand recovery already has started, but market participants must be convinced that the recovery is real. In addition to improving prices, livestock producers should see better profit margins in 2010.
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