Hog futures are trading mixed as traders wait for reassurance from consumers that they're going to show up at the meat counter with more demand before they'll trade higher. It's likely a slightly higher close for the day is in sight as the greater livestock complex is being met with ample trader support.

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

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

For the week ending Nov 21, the Western Hog Exchange OlyWest 20 weekly price is $2.21/kg dressed, the OlyWest 21 weekly price is $2.33/kg dressed and the BP4 price is $2.20/kg dressed. This is Kerrie Simpson reporting from the Western Hog Exchange.