Mostly lower grain and livestock futures with spillover from risk off in outside markets like the DOW and oil ahead of the FOMC meeting. More favorable weather and fast planting pace is also weighing on grains with contract lows in wheat. Randy Martinson with Martinson Ag has an update.
Ag Markets Mostly Lower with Risk Off Ahead of FOMC Meeting, Planting Pace and Weather Also Factors
Mostly lower markets with spillover from risk off in DOW and oil ahead of the FOMC meeting. More favorable weather and fast planting pace also weighs on grains. Randy Martinson with Martinson Ag.
May 02, 2023 11:53 AM
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