Thursday’s markets closed higher except for cattle. The grain markets attempted to put in weather premium plus technical buying. Hogs were pushed by the rising lean hog index and cattle set back with the stock market plunge and profit taking. Michelle Rook has analysis with Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing.
Markets Surge Higher Thursday Except Cattle
Thursday’s markets closed higher except for cattle.
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