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Apr 24, 2026
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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...

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Apr 22, 2026
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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,...

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Apr 13, 2026
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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...

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Mar 30, 2026
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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...

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Mar 26, 2026
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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...

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Mar 09, 2026
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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...

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