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CME lean hog futures climbed to nearly four-month highs on July 31, with October contracts up 9.73% for the month. Packer pork margins rose and weekly slaughter was above the prior week and year-ago levels, while cattle futures eased on softer cash prices.
Wider packer margins and firm pork values support hog futures, while weaker cash cattle pressures live cattle prices.
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