Things to watch include resurgence of COVID-19, shifts in global trade and evolving consumption patterns.

Carcasses grading Prime through July 2020 achieve highest January-to-July average on record.

Contracts will allow clients to manage risk and discover price, from hog to meat case.

Drought, improved margins and cattle availability likely contributed to rise.

Decline in breeding herd suggests producers leaving industry after very challenging year.

Dairy farmers appear to have responded to strong milk prices seen in June and July.

Jeff Simmons of Elanco discusses how agriculture industry can emerge post-pandemic.

Returns expected to be mostly positive for next nine months.