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DTN Closing Livestock Comment 03/20 17:00

20 Mar 2019
DTN Closing Livestock Comment 03/20 17:00 Limit Hog Gains Sparks Interest Continued market support flooded the hog complex with nearby futures locked in limit gains. This brought increased interest through the complex. By Rick Kment DTN Analyst GENERAL COMMENTS: Early support gave way to limit gains in lean hog futures. All nearby contracts are locked in $3 per cwt gains, allowing for expanded trade limits Thursday. Feeder cattle futures led cattle markets higher, focusing on potential supply tightness. Corn futures are higher in light activity. May futures gained 1/4 cent per bushel. Dow Jones Index is 141 points lower with Nasdaq up 5 points.