 Cash hogs are steady to modestly lower with a moderate opening negotiated run at the major direct markets. It looks like buyers are either holding bids or pulling back those bids following the solid negotiated movement Tuesday. While sustained domestic demand remains a question mark, export demand continues to be encouraging. The average Iowa-Southern Minnesota hog weight was down in the week but up in the year. National direct bearers and gilts today opened 12 cents lower with a base price range of $75 to $87 for a weighted average of $84.76.