Hog futures - Following Wednesday's sharp rally, hog futures are trading mixed at midday as traders no longer want to push the contracts up to the market's resistance. Pork net sales of 36,100 mt for 2026 were down 15% from the previous week but up 8% from the prior four-week average. The three largest buyers were Mexico, Japan, and South Korea.

Cash hog prices on the National morning report are unreported, the morning cutout value is higher.

The Canadian Dollar is trading lower against the US dollar at midday.

For the week ending March 6, the Western Hog Exchange OlyWest 20 weekly price is $2.20/kg dressed, the OlyWest 21 weekly price is $2.29/kg dressed and the BP4 price is $2.15/kg dressed. This is Kerrie Simpson reporting from the Western Hog Exchange.