Grains Lean Higher with Calm Outside Markets, China Biz, Await Reports: Profit Taking in Livestock

Grains lean higher with China corn sales, calmer outside markets and report positioning. Livestock futures see profit taking but cash cattle called higher this week. Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek has more.

Grains leaning higher with more China corn sales, calmer outside markets and report positioning. Livestock futures see profit taking after a higher day yesterday but cash cattle is expected to be higher this week which should keep the market supported. Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek has more.

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