Lean hog futures are down 45 to 90 cents across most front months in Wednesday trading. USDA's national base hog price slipped to $93.62, down 73 cents from the prior day, while the CME Lean Hog Index edged up 5 cents to $90.55 on May 18. The article signals modest near-term pressure in hog futures, but the move appears incremental rather than market-moving.
Lean hog futures are down 45 to 90 cents across most front months in Wednesday trading. USDA's national base hog price slipped to $93.62, down 73 cents from the prior day, while the CME Lean Hog Index edged up 5 cents to $90.55 on May 18. The article signals modest near-term pressure in hog futures, but the move appears incremental rather than market-moving.
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