Morning Ag Markets – Matt Hines
Date: November 20th, 2018 Livestock futures finished higher yesterday, cattle were mixed throughout the day as hogs saw only moderate not aggressive buying to follow up the limit higher moves form Friday. Impressive though to see higher markets with the stock market under pressure again Monday. I would say most are looking for cash feedlot trade to get wrapped up prior to Thanksgiving even though the futures market will open back up for Friday trading. Joplin Regional Stockyards - Carthage, MO Livestock Auction Report for 11/19/2018 Receipts Week Ago Year Ago 6,410 3,030 9,875 Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves under 450 lbs steady to firm, over 500 lbs steady to 3.00 lower, too few yearlings last week for a good price comparison,…