Grains Lower at Midday: Livestock Mixed

Live cattle lower as steady cash disappoints. Hogs extend gains on short covering. Grains down with slow exports, profit taking, lower soybean oil a drag on soybeans. Pat Von Tersch with Professional Ag Marketing.

Live cattle back lower with more steady cash trade today a bit disappointing for the bulls. Hogs extend gains on short covering. Grains still under pressure with slow exports, profit taking and lower soybean oil a drag on soybeans. Pat Von Tersch with Professional Ag Marketing has details.

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