Lean Hogs Higher

Wednesday's USDA hog slaughter was 426,000 head versus a year ago at 408,000 head.

Lean Hog ended Wednesday's choppy trading session extending Tuesday's gains and closing higher on the day. June Hogs were trading at 81.35, up 1.45. August Lean Hogs were trading at 82.60, up 1.32. October hogs were trading at 72.47, up 0.70.