Lean Hogs Lower

Tuesday's USDA Hog slaughter was 422,000 head versus a year ago at 407,000 head.

Lean Hogs traded lower and choppy on Tuesday. August hogs were trading at 82.62, down 0.75 and October Hogs were trading at 72.92, down 0.60. December Hogs were trading at 69.12, down 0.65.