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Hog futures are trading higher at midday, following the overall agricultural complex higher ahead of tomorrow's expected tariff announcements. Although futures are higher, traders and analysts are generally nervous about the content of any tariff orders. The market is hopeful for a less stringent set of rules than telegraphed by the administration, but also nervous that the White House says there will be no tariff exemptions for farmers. The longer trading goes on without any indicators about the tariffs, the more acute pressure may become.
Cash hog prices on the National morning report are lower, the morning cutout value is also lower.
The Canadian Dollar is trading higher against the US dollar at midday.
For the week ending Apr 4, the Western Hog Exchange OlyWest 20 weekly price is $2.28/kg dressed, the OlyWest 21 weekly price is $2.37/kg dressed, and the BP4 price is $2.24/kg dressed. This is Kerrie Simpson reporting from the Western Hog Exchange