Lean Hog Futures Little Higher

February lean hogs are trading at 67.55, up 0.45 cents/lb. April lean hogs are trading at 68.57, up 0.35 cents/lb. June lean hogs are trading at 77.07, up 0.07 cents/lb Lean hog futures are trading a little higher just after the open. Monday's USDA hog slaughter was 443,000 head versus 438, head a year ago. Trading is expected to be very choppy. Chatter about cash hogs prices and consumer demand is making the rounds.