Hog futures are off to rough start for the week as all livestock markets are trading lower into today's noon hour. For the hog complex the market's resistance seems to be inflicting pressure more than anything else.

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

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

For the week ending March 13, the Western Hog Exchange OlyWest 20 weekly price is $2.23/kg dressed, the OlyWest 21 weekly price is $2.32/kg dressed and the BP4 price is $2.18/kg dressed. This is Kerrie Simpson reporting from the Western Hog Exchange.