date:Aug 20, 2014
t week was 283.8 pounds, up 0.2 pound from the week before and 12.6 pounds heavier than the same week last year. This was the thirteenth consecutive week with weights at least 10 pounds heavier than a year ago.
Hog futures also were lower this week. The October hog futures contract ended the week at $94.95/cwt, down $4.37 from the previous Friday. December hogs lost 10 cents this week to close at $89.05/cwt. February hogs ended the week at $87.35/cwt.