The pig is divided into four distinct segments, known as primal cuts: the shoulder, loin, leg, and side or belly. From these, every other cut sold on the market is obtained. The pork loin is ...

The loin primal was the only reported lower, with the belly up $8.26. Federally inspected hog slaughter for Thursday was at 483,000 head, with the week to date total at 1.933 million head.

From the large primal "basic" cuts — chuck, loin, round, rib, flank, brisket, short plate, and shank — come a variety of ...

The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.43 on Friday afternoon, up $2.81 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $83.06 on January 29, up 47 cents from ...

The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $84.03 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $83.06 on January 29, up 47 cents from the previous day. President Trump ...