DTN Ag Host Midday Livestock

Mixed tones are again being seen across the livestock complex as the cattle contracts are trading mostly lower, but the lean hog contracts have finally found some mild support. Still no new cash cattle trade has developed, but packers will likely get more aggressive Friday afternoon as they need to secure more inventory to avoid being short bought. December corn is up 1 1/2 cents per bushel and December soybean meal is up $4.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 51.33 points and NASDAQ is up 133.12 points.