Cattle and Hogs Try to Extend Gains After Chart Break Out: Corn and Beans See Profit Taking

Cattle try to extend gains after strong chart action awaiting cash. Hogs see follow through buying on China news. Corn & beans see profit taking w/weak exports. Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.

Cattle try to add to gains after strong chart action Wednesday and higher $174 southern cash, but the market is awaiting more volume. Hogs see chart breakout with China news pushing the market. Corn and beans see profit taking with weak exports. Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.

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