Lean hog futures continue to bounce on Thursday, with contracts anywhere from $1.20 lower to 30 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $96.95 on Wednesday afternoon, up 6 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was 32 cents higher on July 7 at $91.98.
Weekly Export Sales data showed 17,718 MT of pork sold for 2026 in the week ending on 7/2, a 3-week low. Shipments were pegged at 30,183 MT, a 3-week low.
