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Lean hog futures showed mixed results on Wednesday, with front-month contracts rising 37 to 97 cents while back-month contracts fell 20 to 55 cents, reflecting near-term optimism but longer-term uncertainty. The national average base hog price climbed to $78.03, up 24 cents from Tuesday, while the CME Lean Hog Index reached $83.98, a 14-cent increase from the prior session. USDA reported pork cutout values rose $1.58 to $96.35 per cwt, though loin, butt, and picnic primals dipped slightly while other cuts gained, signaling uneven demand across product categories. Wednesday’s hog slaughter totaled 488,000 head, bringing the weekly count to 1.463 million—slightly below last week but 16,438 head above the same period last year, indicating stable supply levels. Key contracts saw gains: February hogs closed at $83.70 (+$0.50), April at $88.90 (+$0.85), and May at $92.675 (+$0.975), reinforcing short-term market strength.
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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 Hogs Close Mixed on Wednesday December 19, 2024 — 07:09 am EST Written by Austin Schroeder for Barchart-> Lean hog futures ended Wednesday trade with contracts up 37 to 97 cents in the front months and down 20 to 55 cents in the back months. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $78.03 on Wednesday afternoon, up 24 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $83.98 on December 16, up 14 cents from the previous day. USDA’s FOB plant pork cutout value reported back higher on Wednesday PM, $1.58 at $96.35 per cwt. The loin, butt, and picnic primals were reported slightly lower, with the other three moderately higher. USDA estimated the Wednesday FI hog slaughter at 488,000 head, taking the weekly total to 1.463 million head. That is 1,000 head below last week and up 16,438 head from the same week last year. Feb 25 Hogs closed at $83.700, up $0.500,Apr 25 Hogs closed at $88.900, up $0.850May 25 Hogs closed at $92.675, up $0.975, 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 Where are Animal Proteins Prices Heading in Q3 and Beyond? Can the Meats Rally During the Peak Season in 2024? The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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