USDA Daily Hog Slaughter; Lean Hog Futures Lower

Tuesday's USDA hog slaughter was 440,000 head versus a year ago at 434,000 head. December lean hogs are trading at 46.45, down 1.50 cents/lb. February lean hogs are trading at 52.75, down 1.87 cents/lb. April lean hogs are trading at 60.30, down 1.75 cents/lb.