Lean hog futures posted gains of $2.05 to $2.50 gains in the front months on Monday. Preliminary open interest was up 5,225 contracts. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $66.36 on Monday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 41 cents on December 31 at $81.85....Black and brown pig in green pasture by LUNAMARINA via iStock
Hogs Post Monday Rally Despite Weaker Cutout
Written on 01/06/2026