Greg Rennier

Optimism flourishes despite challenges

The industry stayed positive in the face of difficulties on the supply and price side of the equation.

June 16, 2021

Greg Rennier

COVID-19 disrupted much of 2020. As always, the resilient poultry industry developed ways to cope.

Poultry industry confidence rebounds again

A year into the pandemic, industry confidence is slightly above pre-COVID levels on the strength of widening vaccination.

April 2, 2021

Greg Rennier

Since the pandemic began in the U.S. in March 2020, poultry industry confidence waned but not as much as anticipated.

Poultry industry confidence begins to fade

The novel coronavirus, political changes and market forces are influencing sentiment ahead of 2021.

January 11, 2021

Greg Rennier

Confidence in the poultry industry fell in the final months of 2020.

Predicted COVID-19 rebound materializes

Consumer confidence remains low but the outlook for poultry is bright.

September 15, 2020

Greg Rennier

Although general consumer confidence navigates a gloomier path, the outlook for poultry is brighter.

Poultry's future looks promising despite COVID-19

Short-term confidence cratered due to the global pandemic, but long-term confidence remains.

July 1, 2020

Greg Rennier

Somewhat surprisingly, the industry is confident about the future. Not as optimistic as the last few years, but very close to a ‘normal’ level.

Poultry industry confidence declines but remains high

Although the index declined to start 2020, it remains well above normal levels.

April 2, 2020

Greg Rennier

The Poultry Confidence Index declined in the first quarter, but it started from lofty heights and still reflects strong confidence in the industry.

Resumed poultry trade with China spikes industry confidence

Poultry industry confidence is near historic highs as exports are projected to rise quickly.

December 1, 2019

Greg Rennier

In late November 2019, Chinese officials announced a resumption of trade with the U.S. This had a profound effect on fourth quarter’s Poultry Confidence Index results.

Potential gains from ASF outweigh rising grain prices

The poultry market should benefit enough from the African swine fever situation to offset either a rise in production or increased feed costs.

August 5, 2019

Greg Rennier

The U.S. poultry market should see enough benefits from the African swine fever situation to offset either a slight rise in production or increased feed costs.