# Where Are Lean Hog Prices Heading After the 2026 Grilling Season Ends?

> Lean hog futures peaked at $1.10175 per pound on March 11, 2026, and have trended lower since, falling below 80 cents on August 21. The October contract is well below its May level of just over $1. The long-term chart still shows higher lows since 2016.

- Date: 2026-08-25 · published 2026-08-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/18043-where-are-lean-hog-prices-heading-after-the-2026-grilling-season-ends
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

The post-grilling-season decline reflects weaker seasonal demand and heavier supplies, which pressures hog prices into fall. The long-term bullish structure limits the case for a sustained collapse.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- barchart.com: https://www.barchart.com/story/news/4029017/where-are-lean-hog-prices-heading-after-the-2026-grilling-season-ends

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