Lean hog futures closed out the Tuesday session with contracts down $1.22 to $2.10. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $111.49 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.14 from the day prior. The ...

What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Lent season, and is 6.5 weeks before Easter Sunday. According to Catholic tradition, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and prayer.