Hogs and cattle trying to recover early after yesterday’s selloff due to disappointing cash and ahead of USDA Reports. Grains trade two-sided with decent weekly exports vs. improving weather in Argentina and the Southern Plains. Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek has details.
Livestock Try to Recover After Cash Disappointment Thursday: Grains Trade Two-Sided on Weather vs. Exports
Livestock try to recover after lower cash, ahead of USDA Reports. Grains two-sided with good weekly exports, but traders are cautious with better weather. Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek has more.
January 20, 2023 09:02 AM
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