Grains drift with no new export sales, rain chances in Brazil and markets in holiday mode. Cattle higher building on a higher weekly close ahead of COF and cash, hogs mixed. Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, has more.
Grains Drift with Lack of Export Biz, Brazil Rain: Cattle Build on Higher Weekly Close
Grains drift with no new export sales, rain chances in Brazil and markets in holiday mode. Cattle higher building on a higher weekly close ahead of COF and cash, hogs mixed. Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, has more.
December 18, 2023 09:17 AM
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