The grain and cotton markets paused in the wake of last week's big gains, while soybeans were supported by another daily export sales announcement. Livestock futures seemed to garner strength from discounts to cash
The soy and wheat complexes, as well as cotton futures, finished the week on a strong note in the wake of Thursday's supportive USDA reports. The corn and livestock markets struggled.
Grain and cotton futures posted a generally muted showing Wednesday ahead of Thursday's important USDA reports. Cattle futures slipped along with recent cash losses, whereas fall hog futures posted a strong rebound.
