Grains Put in Weather Premium on Drop in Crop Ratings, Fund Buying: Cattle and Hogs Consolidate with Higher Feed Costs

Grains put in weather premium, with the drop in crop ratings and fund buying. Cattle continue to consolidate with higher corn, lower cash. Hogs see profit taking. Vince Boddicker, Farmers Trading.

Grains continue to put in weather premium, with the drop in crop ratings and fund buying. How high will the market go to price in the lower yield? Cattle continue to consolidate with higher corn and lower csah, but how much more will prices drop? Hogs see profit taking after a $20 rally off the lows and with higher meal. Vince Boddicker, Farmers Trading Company has more.

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