Grain and livestock futures mixed early on pre-holiday positioning. Grains still watching looming demand concerns such as China’s COVID cases, a possible rail strike and exports. How long can cash grain prices remain at historically high levels? Michelle Rook finds out with Nick Tsiolis of Farmer’s Keeper.
Grains Mixed as Demand Concerns Loom: How Long Can Cash Grain Prices Stay at Historically High Levels?
Grain and livestock futures mixed on holiday trade. Grains also watching looming demand concerns. So how long can cash grains prices remain historically strong? Michelle Rook with Nick Tsiolis of Farmer’s Keeper.
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