Lean hogs saw gains of $1.20 to $2.45 on Tuesday. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up $1.54 cents from the Monday afternoon print, at $91.85 on Tuesday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 4 cents at $91.31 on April 19.
USDA’s National Pork Carcass Cutout Value collapsed back lower it the Tuesday afternoon report, down $4.81 at $96.89. The belly was the leader to the downside, with a $23.70 drop, as the rib was down $4.11 and the ham $2.65 lower. USDA estimated Tuesday’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 486,000 head, with the week to date total at 968,000 head. That is even with last week and a 32,947 head increase from the same week last year.
May 24 Hogs closed at $98.575, up $1.875,
Jun 24 Hogs closed at $107.950, up $2.450
Jul 24 Hogs closed at $109.950, up $2.275,
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