# Livestock Analysis | Feeders continuing higher off technical strength - Pro Farmer

> December lean hog futures fell $0.875 to $55.15 on technical selling, and the CME lean hog index dropped $0.21 to $59.78. The USDA pork cutout fell $0.28 to $69.06, led by picnics. Pro Farmer advised buyers to stay covered on feed needs.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-13T03:07:13.167Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/97017-livestock-analysis-feeders-continuing-higher-off-technical-strength-pro-farmer
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Lower hog prices reduce pork producers' margins and near-term feed demand, though early signs of a bottom could support feed buying later.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- profarmer.com: https://www.profarmer.com/pro-farmer-max/livestock-analysis/livestock-analysis-feeders-continuing-higher-technical-strength

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