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Corn and soybean futures are firmer as wheat futures retrace early gains. Lean hogs are off to a strong start to the week with cattle futures mixed.
Russia, Ukraine make conflicting comments on ending war
Grain, livestock markets re-open following long holiday weekend as traders eye S. America weather.
Short-term trend turns up for several markets, including corn, soyoil, SRW wheat and live cattle.
No overnight grain trade. Grain and livestock markets will reopen at 8:30 a.m. CT following the extended holiday weekend.
China Covid-19 update | Chinese army swarms near Taiwan | Drone attack in Russia
Corn ends at three-week high, soybeans firmer ahead of holiday weekend; wheat gains on concern over extreme Plains cold.
The Dec. 1 hog herd fell 1.8% from year-ago and was 210,000 head less than the average pre-report estimate implied.
The Dec. 1 feedlot inventory fell 2.6% from year-ago, the third straight month with a year-over-year decline.
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