Hog futures - The lean hog complex is continuing to trade lower as the market is still disappointed in the lack of support it's seeing from consumers. Until traders see more support develop, a steady/somewhat lower trend is most likely.

Cash hog prices on the National morning report are unavailable, the morning cutout value is lower.

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

For the week ending Oct 31, the Western Hog Exchange OlyWest 20 weekly price is $2.34/kg dressed, the OlyWest 21 weekly price is $2.43/kg dressed and the BP4 price is $2.32/kg dressed. This is Pat Matthezing reporting from the Western Hog Exchange.