# Hedge or not to hedge? That is the hog market question

> Lean hog prices have been volatile, rebounding in recent weeks after declines through September. The author discusses fourth-quarter drivers including pork supply, live hog demand, and packer margins, and advises producers to weigh hedging decisions.

- Date: 2017-11-15 · published 2017-11-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/68130-hedge-or-not-to-hedge-that-is-the-hog-market-question
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Expectations of heavy fourth-quarter slaughter argue for lower prices, but the recent rally and firm 2018 futures suggest the market has already priced in part of that supply.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: neutral

## Sources

- nationalhogfarmer.com: https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/market-news/hedge-or-not-to-hedge-that-is-the-hog-market-question

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