Lean Hogs Feb '22 (HEG22)
Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary
Lean hog futures were mixed at the final bell on Thursday, with contracts down $1.50 in August to as much as 30 cents higher in the deferreds. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $97.05 on Thursday afternoon, down 74 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 32 cents higher on July 7 at $91.98.Â
Weekly Export Sales data showed 17,718 MT of pork sold for 2026 in the week ending on 7/2, a 3-week low. Shipments were pegged at 30,183 MT, a 3-week low.
USDA’s pork carcass cutout value was 65 cents higher in the Thursday PM report at $98.81. The loin, picnic, and rib were the primals reported lower. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Thursday at 480,000 head, with the weekly total at 1.894 million head. That was 53,000 head above the week prior and 18,965 head above the same week last year.
Jul 26 Hogs  closed at $94.325, down $0.175,
Aug 26 Hogs  closed at $98.150, down $1.500
Oct 26 Hogs  closed at $85.650, up $0.125,... Read more
Barchart · 1 hour ago
Live cattle futures were falling on Thursday, with contracts down $1.80 to $2.47 at the close. Cash trade kicked off on Thursday at $247-248 across the...
Barchart · 1 hour ago
Lean hog futures were mixed at the final bell on Thursday, with contracts down $1.50 in August to as much as 30 cents higher in the deferreds. USDA’s...
Swift Trading Company · Thu Jul 9, 3:44PM CDT
Price erosion continues, with basis remaining wide.
Barchart · Thu Jul 9, 12:06PM CDT
Lean hog futures continue to bounce on Thursday, with contracts anywhere from $1.20 lower to 30 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported...
Barchart · Thu Jul 9, 12:06PM CDT
Live cattle futures are falling $1.70 to $2 at midday Cash has been slow early this week with very little action early. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange...
Barchart · Thu Jul 9, 9:15AM CDT
October lean hog futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
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Barchart · 1 hour ago
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Barchart · 1 hour ago
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Barchart · 1 hour ago
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Barchart · 1 hour ago
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Barchart · 1 hour ago
Lean hog futures were mixed at the final bell on Thursday, with contracts down $1.50 in August to as much as 30 cents higher in the deferreds. USDA’s...
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