Early Pressure in Most of the Ag Markets with a Risk Off Day in Outside Markets and Higher Dollar, Argentina Outlook Mixed

A mostly lower start in grain and livestock futures. A risk off day in the outside markets, with a higher dollar, spills over. Argentina conditions are mixed. Allison Thompson of The Money Farm has details.

A mostly lower start in grain and livestock futures. A risk off day in the outside markets with a higher dollar on better-than-expected Jobs Report spills over into commodity sector. Soybean meal scores contract highs again overnight, Argentina crop conditions improve but extended weather is hot and dry. Allison Thompson of The Money Farm has details.

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