Markets Melt Down on Tuesday

Grain and livestock markets melted down on Tuesday.

Grain and livestock markets melted down on Tuesday with a risk off day due to end of the month profit taking and more movement on Russia allowing Ukrainian exports. Michelle Rook talked about the slide with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.

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