# Livestock Analysis | Hogs push higher to start the week - Pro Farmer

> October lean hog futures rose $1.775 to $83.675, hitting a three-week high. The cash hog index fell to $91.52 and the pork cutout rose $3.49 to $99.55. Cattle stability over the prior three sessions also supported hog futures.

- Date: 2026-08-31 · published 2026-08-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/18039-livestock-analysis-hogs-push-higher-to-start-the-week-pro-farmer
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Futures strength driven by short covering and a firmer cutout suggests a possible near-term bottom, but falling cash hog prices keep the underlying price trend weak.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- profarmer.com: https://www.profarmer.com/pro-farmer-max/livestock-analysis/livestock-analysis-hogs-push-higher-start-week

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