Grain Prices Open Mixed with Corrective Action, Livestock Under Pressure: News High in Dollar Eyed

Grain prices mixed with a corrective bounce in row crops, profit taking in wheat with new highs in the dollar. Livestock lower on consolidation. Michelle Rook gets analysis with Rich Nelson of Allendale.

Grain prices mixed early with corn and soybeans seeing a corrective bounce and getting help from the energy sector, while wheat is also seeing profit taking with new highs in the dollar and poor exports. Livestock are seeing early pressure on continued consolidation and lower product values, the higher dollar also is negative. Michelle Rook gets analysis with Rich Nelson of Allendale.

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