Grains and Livestock Futures Mixed Early: Outside Markets Stabilize to Help

Grains and livestock futures mixed early. Outside markets are stabilizing, providing some support. Michelle Rook talks with Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek.

Grains open mixed with soybeans higher and feed grains mostly lower. Livestock start in the green but quickly turn mixed. Outside markets are stabilizing after the melt down yesterday and providing some support. Michelle Rook talks with Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek.

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