A risk off day has grains under pressure early with improved weather and outside markets reacting to China’s cut in interest rates. Livestock opened mixed with cattle higher on the pullback in corn, but hogs lower. Michelle Rook kicks off the week with Vince Boddicker of Farmers Trading Company.
Lower Opening Monday, Except Cattle in Risk Off Day
A risk off day has grains under pressure early with improved weather and outside markets reacting to China’s cut in interest rates. Livestock opened mixed with cattle higher on the pullback in corn, but hogs lower.
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