Grains ended mixed still trying to determine crop size after weekend rains and ahead of crop ratings. Livestock were strong with new contract highs in October lean hogs. Michelle Rook has analysis with Tomm Pfitzenmaier of Summit Commodity Brokerage.
Grains Mixed on Monday with Livestock Strong, October Hogs Hit New Contract Highs
Grains ended mixed still trying to determine crop size after weekend rains and ahead of crop ratings. Livestock were strong with new contract highs in October lean hogs.
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