Grains Open Sharply Lower as Russia Resumes Export Deal: Cattle Higher with Lower Corn Awaiting Cash and Fed Decision

Grains open sharply lower on news Russia is resuming the export deal. Cattle higher w/lower corn but awaiting Fed decision and cash direction. Hogs set back. @michellerookag w/ @scottevarilek

Grains open sharply lower on news Russia is extending the export deal. Cattle higher with help from lower corn, but awaiting the Fed decision and cash direction. Hogs set back. @michellerookag with @scottevarilek

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