Lean Hogs Higher

Friday's USDA hog slaughter was 428,000 head versus a year ago at 425,000 head. Saturday slaughter is estimated to be 180,000 head versus 63,000 head a year ago. Lean Hogs settled higher Friday during a very choppy session. April Hogs settled at 67.40, up 0.35. June Hogs settled at 81.72, up 0.57.