Lean Hogs Sharply Higher

Tuesday's USDA hog slaughter was 424,000 head versus a year ago at 406,000 head. At last check August Lean Hogs were trading at 79.37, up 1.85 and October Lean Hogs were trading at 65.05, up 1.50. December Lean Hogs at last check were trading at 61.57, up 0.90.