Grain futures are mixed in early Thursday trade.
December corn is at $5.29 3/4, up 3/4 cent. November soybeans are near $13.21, up about 3 cents. December Chicago wheat is at $7.07, down 1 1/2 cents. December Kansas City hard red winter wheat is near $7.68 3/4, down about 3 cents.
Livestock futures have not opened for Thursday trade. Wednesday settlements had October live cattle at $220.925, up $2.15; October feeder cattle at $333.325, up $5.30; and October lean hogs at $79.875, up 60 cents.
Markets are open on a normal Thursday schedule. Grain traders are watching export demand and positioning after Wednesday’s risk-off trade.