 That was offset by cutouts up by 261, supported by a $10.20 gain in hams. Whilst the report was mixed for hogs, providing no solid long-term direction, slaughter pace remains strong, indicating demand is good as pork is needed to supply the demand. However, hogs are plentiful, leaving the packers less aggressive. We do expect the cash cattle and hog trade both to be steady to lower with futures mixed to higher in hogs. This is the American Ag Network.