Lean Hog Futures Little Higher

October lean hogs are trading at 48.75, up 0.10 cents /lb. December lean hogs are trading at 43.85 up 0.35 cents/lb. February lean hogs are trading at 50.40, up 0.47 cents/lb. Lean hog futures are trading choppy just after the open. Chatter about consumer demand impacts from the hurricane approaching the southeast coast of the U.S. and cash prices is making the rounds. Tuesday's USDA hog slaughter was 441,000 head. The total slaughter for the week is now 881,000 head versus 881,000 head a week ago and 869,000 a year ago. Trading is expected to be very choppy with possible wide ranges.