Lean hog futures posted mixed trade, with front months down 22 to 50 cents and deferreds stead to 97 cents higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $76.93 on Thursday, down 79 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up a penny on September 29 at $80.95.
Export Sales data showed 35,288 MT of pork sales in the week of September 24 for 2026 shipment. Actual exports were tallied at 34,768 MT in that week, a 20-week high.
