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PORK INFORMATION GATEWAY SPOTLIGHT


The Impact of Feed Costs
on Your Hog Operation:

Understanding What the August Grain and
Oilseed Outlook Means for You

With high price volatility and global concern regarding adequate grain supply, the August 12 USDA Crop Production report may have dramatic impact on your hog operation.

In anticipation of this report, CME Group, Pork Checkoff and your local state pork association invite you to attend two free online special events:

Grain and Oilseed
Outlook Seminar

Risk Management for
Pork Producers Webinar

What Is Expected from the August 12 USDA Crop Production Report

A Strategic Approach to Hedging Your Hog Operation’s Input Costs

Tuesday, August 5, 2008
2:00 p.m. Central Time (CT)

Join David Hightower, principal and founder of The Hightower Report, for a live and online discussion on current grain and oilseed market issues and outlook, including observations on crop production expectations, perspectives on domestic and export demand, and possible wildcard factors.

Attend online or in person at:
CME Auditorium, CME Group Headquarters
20 S. Wacker Drive

Archive posted by 5:00 p.m. CT on August 6

Wednesday, August 6, 2008
2:00 p.m. CT

Join a leading industry risk management consultant for an online discussion on how pork producers can use risk management tools, including input cost hedging strategies, to prepare and protect their operations from pending adverse market movements.

Attend online or view archive at your convenience

Archive posted by 5:00 p.m. CT on August 7

Register at www.cmegroup.com/porkwebinars.

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