Hogs Stay Firm on Friday to Secure Week’s Rally

Front month lean hog futures were 5 to 22 cents stronger at the closing bell into the 3-day weekend. That pushed April to a net weekly gain of $4.07. USDA’s National Average Base Hog price was $2.11 firmer to $69.45 on Friday afternoon. The CME Lean Hog Index for 2/14…