Grain Prices Mostly Higher Except Wheat, in a Risk on Day: Livestock Continue to See Fund Liquidation

Grain prices mostly higher, except wheat, in a risk on day, while livestock faded higher equities as funds liquidated. Michelle Rook talks with Brian Grete of Pro Farmer.

Grain prices mostly higher, except wheat in a risk on day with outside markets like crude oil higher and the dollar sharply lower. What will it take to get corn and soybeans to close above $7 and $14? A disappointing day in livestock futures which faded the equity rally and saw more fund selling on early strength. Michelle Rook has analysis with Brian Grete of Pro Farmer.

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