Front month lean hog futures were $0.27 to $1.27 higher on the day. That left the Feb contract at a net weekly gain of $1.87. USDA’s National Average Base Hog price was 41 cents stronger on Tuesday afternoon to $45.31. The CME Lean Hog Index was $65.74 on 1/5, down by 11 cents. The National Pork Carcass Cutout Value for Tuesday was 49 cents weaker on Tuesday to $84.53. USDA reported Tuesday’s FI hog slaughter at 395k head for a weekly total of 863k head. That compares to 952k head during the same week last year. Feb 24 Hogs closed at $71.875, up $1.275, Apr 24 Hogs closed at $78.500, up $0.975…