# Livestock Analysis | Feeder cattle slide ahead of inventory report - Pro Farmer

> April lean hog futures fell 30 cents to $95.15 on January 30, closing the week down $1.025. The CME lean hog index rose 50 cents to $85.72 and pork cutout gained $2.67 to $96.10, led by bellies.

- Date: 2026-01-30 · published 2026-01-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21186-livestock-analysis-feeder-cattle-slide-ahead-of-inventory-report-pro-farmer
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Firm cash hog and pork cutout values support hog prices, while pork export sales to China add demand. Lean hogs are likely to stay elevated, with feed buyers supported by pork substitution demand.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: neutral

## Sources

- profarmer.com: https://www.profarmer.com/pro-farmer-max/livestock-analysis/livestock-analysis-feeder-cattle-slide-ahead-inventory-report

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