Hogs Extend Losses into the Weekend

Lean hog futures closed Friday with most contracts down 50 to 75 cents, as expiring February was up 20 cents. April fell $6.67 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $85.22 on Friday afternoon, down $1.73 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 37...Piglets Sleeping Next to Each Other by Roy Buri via Pixabay