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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Grain markets crashed on Thursday with profit taking and fund liquidation tied to disappointment over the lack of agricultural purchase agreements during day one of the U.S. China summit.
The grain markets were sharply lower Thursday morning with soybeans seeing 30-cent losses on disappointment the China summit has not produced any agricultural purchase agreements.
Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says corn and soybeans were firmer on inflationary buying and optimism regarding the China summit. Cattle soared with higher cash.
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