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Hog Weakness Continues on Tuesday

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Lean hog futures declined on March 24, 2026, with most contracts down 75 cents, extending recent losses. The CME Lean Hog Index dropped 17 cents to $91.78, reflecting persistent market weakness. USDA’s national base hog price went unreported due to low trading volume, signaling reduced market activity. The pork carcass cutout value rose 83 cents to $100.43 per cwt, though ham and butt primals weakened. Monday’s federally inspected hog slaughter reached 492,000 head, down 99,000 from the prior week but 20,985 above the same period last year. The decline suggests potential supply adjustments. April 2026 hog futures held steady at $90.80, while May and June contracts fell to $95.10 and $103.675, respectively. The downward trend highlights bearish sentiment in near-term contracts. Analysts note ongoing price pressure, with recent reports questioning how much further lean hog prices may drop amid shifting demand and supply dynamics.
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks Hog Weakness Continues on Tuesday March 24, 2026 — 07:05 pm EDT Written by Austin Schroeder for Barchart-> Lean hog futures are trading with most contracts steady to 75 cents in the red. USDA’s national base hog price was not reported on Tuesday morning due to light volume. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 17 cents on March 20 at $91.78. USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Tuesday AM report was up 83 cents at $100.43 per cwt. The butt and ham were the only primals reported lower. USDA estimated Monday’s federally inspected hog slaughter at 492,000 head. That is 99,000 head below last week but 20,985 head above the same Monday last year. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis. Apr 26 Hogs are at $90.800, down $0.000,May 26 Hogs are at $95.100, down $0.550Jun 26 Hogs are at $103.675, down $0.725, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. More news from Barchart Lean Hog Prices Are Falling: Sell When They Hit This Price Cattle Prices Show Resilience While Hog Prices Fade: What to Watch This Week How Much Lower Will Lean Hog Prices Go Here?

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