Lean hog futures are up 72 cents to $1.45 in the front months after gapping higher, signaling firm near-term price momentum. USDA's national base hog price was reported at $91.73, while the CME Lean Hog Index slipped 14 cents to $90.37 on April 17, indicating mixed cash and index signals. The update is focused on day-to-day hog market pricing and futures action rather than a broader sector catalyst.
Lean hog futures are up 72 cents to $1.45 in the front months after gapping higher, signaling firm near-term price momentum. USDA's national base hog price was reported at $91.73, while the CME Lean Hog Index slipped 14 cents to $90.37 on April 17, indicating mixed cash and index signals. The update is focused on day-to-day hog market pricing and futures action rather than a broader sector catalyst.
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