Lean hog futures rounded out the Monday session with most contracts 15 to 77 cents higher October was an exception, down a nickel. The national average base hog price was reported at $76.68 on Monday afternoon, up $1.79 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $84.83 on October 3, back down 7 cents from the day prior. USDA estimated FI hog slaughter for Monday at 488,000 head. Oct 24 Hogs closed at $83.975, down $0.050,Dec 24 Hogs closed at $76.825, up $0.675

Source: New York Times October 08, 2024 04:30 UTC