Cattle Make New Highs Following Strong Cash, But Hogs Gap Into Contract Lows: Grains Mixed on Weather and Exports

Cattle open strong with contract highs following higher cash trade. Hogs gap lower into contract lows again. Grains are mixed watching weather and exports. Scott Varilek, Kooima Koomia Varilek.

Cattle open strong with more new contract highs in fed and feeders following higher cash trade, but keeping an eye on debt ceiling talks. Hogs gap lower into contract lows again. Grains are mixed with corn up slightly on weather and despite poor exports. Soybeans have been a reluctant follower. Scott Varilek, Kooima Koomia Varilek.

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