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Hog futures are having a positive day where most of its nearby contracts are at least trading above $1.00 higher. The spot June contract trading at the highest it's been since the end of February, and the market is also on its ninth consecutive day of higher trading.
Cash hog prices on the National morning report are higher, the morning cutout value is also higher.
The Canadian Dollar is trading higher against the US dollar at midday.
For the week ending Apr 25, the Western Hog Exchange OlyWest 20 weekly price is $2.13/kg dressed, the OlyWest 21 weekly price is $2.23/kg dressed, and the BP4 price is $2.10/kg dressed. This is Kerrie Simpson reporting from the Western Hog Exchange