Corn Higher for 5th Day, Soybeans Below $13 on China Cancellation Talk: Cattle See Technical Bounce, With Hogs Firm Pre-Report

Corn higher with exports, soybeans below $13 on talk of China cancellations. Cattle see a technical bounce with hogs firm ahead of Hogs and Pigs Report. Mike Minor, Professional Ag Marketing has more.

Corn higher for the 5th day with short cover, a weaker dollar and better exports, while soybeans are back below $13 with talk of China cancellations, lower bean oil and after failing to close above the 100 day MA. Cattle see a nice technical bounce with hogs firm ahead of Hogs and Pigs Report and expected contraction. Mike Minor, Professional Ag Marketing has more.

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