Hogs End Firm As Lower Range Limits Hold

August hogs were higher at the open on Tuesday and continued higher through the day’s trade. Monday’s break under the 50 day moving average found good demand, and the wide spread to cash offered fundamental support. The hog index continues to work lower and was down $.54 for Tuesday at $91.13 and projected $.70 lower…

Overnight Strength Wiped Out By Midday GFS Forecast

Soy futures were sharply higher overnight and lower by the close, with November soybeans trading a wide 43.5 cent daily range, and closing 17 cents lower. The surprising 4% drop in Monday’s crop ratings offered the overnight support, while a wetter extended forecast for the W Midwest and Plains triggered selling throughout the day. Commodity…