Grains Mixed at Midday on Consolidation and Report Positioning: Livestock See Short Covering Bounce and Decent Exports Supportive

Corn and soybeans holding small gains helped by the weaker dollar and decent exports. Livestock supported by short covering and strong weekly exports. Michelle Rook talks with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.

Grains are mixed at midday with corn and soybeans trying to hold early gains with help from the easing dollar, decent exports and report positioning. Wheat is lower with some profit taking. Cattle and hogs are seeing short covering as they are oversold and weekly exports were also helpful. Michelle Rook talks with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.

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