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Hog & Cattle Futures Firmer
Lean hog futures were firm on Thursday with all but the furthest deferred contracts finishing higher. The June contract settled at $103.45, up...
Hogs Higher as Cattle Slip
Live cattle futures traded lower on Tuesday despite a sharply higher cutout on Monday afternoon. Front month April closed at $247.425 down $2.175,...
Markets Pull in Opposite Directions | DMC
Lean hog futures put in a weak performance last week with most months closing at their lowest levels since December. Front month April contract...
Markets Ended the Week Firm
The April hog contract settled at $90.775, with Jun-Dec contracts gaining, while pork cutout and hams showed weaker performance. Corn futures ended...
Beef Demand Questioned as Boxed Beef Slides – March 26, 2026 | Professional Ag Marketing
The national average for negotiated hogs turned lower, stuck in a 3-week sideways price range, and pork cutout continued to decline, especially the...
Grain & Livestock Market Commentary – March 9, 2026 | Professional Ag Marketing
Lean hog futures were mixed, with April slightly down and later contracts higher; the national average price ended just below the recent high, and...
Grain & Livestock Market Commentary – March 2, 2026 | Professional Ag Marketing
Hogs ended the month mostly unchanged, with resistance at 96.65 and potential for further gains if surpassed; deferred contracts are stronger, but...
Grain & Livestock Market Commentary – February 23, 2026 | Professional Ag Marketing
Lean hog futures closed higher each day this week, partially recovering last week’s losses; April closed at $93.675, and the national average lean...