Hogs Look to Wednesday Following Tuesday Recovery

Written on 05/06/2026
Austin Schroeder

Lean hog futures posted 65 cent to $1.80 gains on Tuesday. Open interest suggested net new buying, up 2,508 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday afternoon due to packer submission issues. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 27 cents on May 1 at...Pig with dirt on snout ear tagged by Lidija Zivic via iStock