Hogs Hold Firm Through Thursday

Hogs traded firm through Thursday trading and December marked the best daily close in 7 weeks, with support again offered at the 200 day moving average. October again advanced against the cash index and closed at $61 versus the cash index that was up $.58 at $54.97. The index is projected another $.36 higher for…

Soybeans Turn Back Up At Midweek

Soybeans were higher overnight and extended gains through Thursday’s trading. November pushed back above the 50 and 100 day moving averages that set off technical buying that put the market up 10 cents at the close. Commodity fund traders were estimated buyers of 8,500 soybean, 4,500 soymeal, and sold 3,000 soyoil contracts.   Soybean export…