Lean Hog Futures Higher

December lean hogs are trading at 49.87, up 0.57 cents/lb. February lean hogs are trading at 55.82, up 0.32 cents/lb. April lean hogs are trading at 62.22, up 0.37 cents/lb. Lean hog futures have erased some early session gains. Market chatter about consumer demand, cash prices and Tuesday's USDA cold storage report is making the rounds. Trading is expected to be choppy ahead of exchange holiday on Thursday.