Cattle open higher in reaction to USDA’s confirmation of the smallest herd since 1951 and no signs of rebuilding, Hogs break on the open with grains back lower as funds return as sellers. Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.
Cattle Higher in Reaction to Confirmation of Smaller Herd, Hogs and Grains See Fund Selling Return
Cattle open higher in reaction to USDA’s confirmation of a small herd and no signs of rebuilding, Hogs see profit taking, grains back lower as funds return as sellers. Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.
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