Hogs Continue to Climb as Traders Look to Round Out the Week

Lean hog futures closed with gains of 30 to 70 cents across most front months, with other contracts down 15 to 12 cents higher. Open interest was up 1,747 contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $102.14 Thursday afternoon, up $1.06 from the day prior. The...Black and brown pig in green pasture by LUNAMARINA via iStock