Lean hog futures are trading with contracts 17 to 32 cents lower on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.99 on Monday morning, up $1.64 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another $1.64 on October 15 at $74.19.
Managed money was adding back 6,816 contracts to their net short position in lean hog futures and options as if Tuesday at 42,088 contracts.