11. Hog prices have climbed on expectation that Japan, whose biggest source of pork imports is Taiwan, will now turn to the U.S. for supplies. 12. Hog prices in cash trade this morning also were higher, contributing to strength in futures markets, Vaught said. 13. Hog prices rose earlier this year on expectations that rising demand from Japan would reduce inventories. 14. Hog prices rose to their highest in more than three moths amid speculation that lower feed costs are leading producers to hold back animals to expand herds. 15. Hog prices are falling amid expectations that supplies will be ample in the coming weeks, when the February contract expires, traders said. 16. Hog prices rose to their highest in more than three months amid speculation that lower feed costs are leading producers to hold back animals to expand herds. 17. Hog prices were little changed as an increase in the number of animals brought to market was met by rising consumer demand. 18. Hog prices fell amid expectations the forecasts for cooler weather this week will increase the number of hogs coming to market. 19. Hog prices fell amid signs farmers, facing higher feed costs because of forecasts for a smaller corn crop, are accelerating sales for slaughter. 20. Hog prices fell as farmers accelerated sales for slaughter, amid fears that feed costs would rise following forecasts for a smaller corn crop. |