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  • Lean Hog Futures Decline Amid Lower Pork Cutout Values on Wednesday
    April 16, 2026, 7:53 AM EDT. Lean hog futures fell 45 cents to $1.10 at midday Wednesday, reflecting market pressure. The national average base hog price stood at 78.63. The CME Lean Hog Index dropped 32 cents to $86.15 as of August 30. The USDA reported a $1.54 decrease in pork cutout value to $97.28 per hundredweight, led lower by a $4.81 drop in belly prices despite gains in picnic and ribs. Tuesday's hog slaughter was estimated at 484,000 head, slightly above last year but below typical non-holiday weekly totals. Futures for October 24, December 24, and February 25 all declined, signaling weakening market sentiment amid current supply and pricing dynamics.

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