date:Aug 12, 2014
iscussion: Second Quarter Results
Prior to the second quarter of 2014, the company conducted its operations through four reportable segments: Pork, Hog Production, International and Corporate. Over the past several years, the Pork segment has undergone significant structural change and consolidation. Therefore, the former Pork segment now consists of two reportable segments; the Fresh Pork segment and the Packaged Meats segment.
As such, beginning with the second quarter of 2014, the company's