Hogs Look to Thursday Trade

Written on 04/16/2026
Austin Schroeder

Lean hog futures were steady to 50 cents lower on Wednesday, with expiring April up 20 cents. Open interest was up 2,303 contracts on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $91.88 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.11 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back...Black and brown pig in green pasture by LUNAMARINA via iStock