Lean Hogs Sharply Lower Thursday

Thursday's USDA hog slaughter was 430,000 head versus a year ago at 425,000. Lean Hog Futures settled lower sharply lower Thursday. April Lean Hogs settled at 66.27, down 1.85, June Lean Hogs were down 1.57 at 78.05. Weak Cash and sharply lower prices led to general selling most of the day.