Hog futures are trading mostly higher into Friday's noon hour as the market continues to build off the positive technical footing which the market has established in the contracts, and the higher uptick in pork demand.

Cash hog prices on the National morning report are lower, the morning cutout value is higher.

The Canadian Dollar is trading lower against the US dollar at midday.

For the week ending July 18, the Western Hog Exchange OlyWest 20 weekly price is $2.64/kg dressed, the OlyWest 21 weekly price is $2.67/kg dressed, and the BP4 price is $2.54/kg dressed. This is Pat Matthezing reporting from the Western Hog Exchange