# Hog futures supported by strong export sales - Brownfield Ag News

> Hog futures were supported by strong US pork export sales on Dec. 16, 2021. February live cattle closed $0.47 higher at $137.05, while January feeder cattle closed $0.85 lower. Cash cattle trade was light, with deals mostly $136 to $138, $3 to $4 below the previous week.

- Date: 2021-12-16 · published 2021-12-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/43763-hog-futures-supported-by-strong-export-sales-brownfield-ag-news
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Strong export demand for pork supports hog prices. Mixed cattle moves reflect light cash trade and do not signal a clear shift in cattle supply or demand.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bullish ▲
- LCATTLE: neutral

## Sources

- brownfieldagnews.com: https://brownfieldagnews.com/blog/market-news/hog-futures-supported-by-strong-export-sales/

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