CME Group & United States — United States Department of Agriculture

CME Group: CME Group's Lean Hog Index provides a benchmark for the physical hog market, and its fluctuations are closely watched by traders of Lean hog futures.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture provides key data on national base hog prices, pork carcass cutout values, and federally inspected hog slaughter, which are crucial for market participants to assess supply and demand dynamics affecting Lean hog futures.

CME Group: CME Group's Ag Economy Barometer showed farmer sentiment declined in May due to high input costs.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: Data from the United States — United States Department of Agriculture shows that fuel, fertilizer, and pesticides account for a significant portion of farmers' total production expenses.

CME Group: Data from CME Group>>> indicates traders see the United States — Federal Reserve>>> as more likely to raise rates at least once by the end of the year.

United States — United States Department of Agriculture: The United States — United States Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of the New World screwworm fly in south Texas, impacting the cattle industry and related companies.