Grains see two-sided trade consolidating, while watching outside markets like crude oil which is seeing a plunge. Cattle seeing higher prices on cash strength and ahead of the report, while hogs see seasonal weakness and profit taking. Michelle Rook w/ Chuck Shelby of Risk Management Commodities.
Grains Mixed Consolidating, Watching Outside Markets: Strong Cash Supports Cattle
Grains two-sided, consolidate watching outside markets like lower crude oil. Cattle seeing higher prices on cash strength with profit taking in hogs. Michelle Rook w/ Chuck Shelby of Risk Management
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