Grains Mostly Higher on Russia Export News, China Demand: Cattle Strong, but Hogs Weak

Grains mostly higher as some private companies cease exports in Russia and China buys more corn. Cattle supported by strong cash ideas and hogs see more fund selling. Vince Boddicker of Farmers Trading Company.

Grains mostly higher as a couple private companies cease exports in Russia and China buys more corn. However, many markets are running into chart resistance. Cattle supported by strong cash ideas and hogs see more fund selling. Vince Boddicker of Farmers Trading Company has details.

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