Lean hog futures are trading with losses of $1 to $2.17 at midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $92.82 on Thursday afternoon, down $1.65 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 34 cents on May 27 at $90.92.
Export Sales data from USDA showed pork sales for 2026 at 32,874 MT for the week ending on 5/21, back down from the week prior. Shipments were tallied at 33,491 MT, a calendar year low.
