Hogs Post Modest Gains on Wednesday

Written on 08/13/2026
Austin Schroeder

Lean hog futures closed the midweek session with contracts 22 to 95 cent gains, as soon to expire August was down 20 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $95.81 on Wednesday afternoon, down 51 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 15...Small piglet in farm by krumanop via Adobe Stock