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Holiday weekend light trading causes erratic market moves. Brazil's wheat demand boosts prices. Corn and soybeans firm. Cattle mixed, hogs down. Crude oil and gold stabilize.

Grain prices fluctuate as wheat spikes then falls due to Russia's actions. Corn and soybeans rise, driven by planting delays and potential export boosts. Livestock and oil markets also show varied movements.

Grain futures rallied, led by dry weather concerns in Russia and Ukraine. Wheat, corn, and soybean prices fluctuated, while cattle futures rose on strong beef demand and expected positive reports.

Grains rallied due to Russia's weather issues and Ukraine tensions. Wheat led gains, followed by corn and beans. Wet US weather shifted corn acres to beans. Cattle and hog prices mixed.

Wheat futures fluctuate 10-15 cents daily due to Black Sea crop concerns and Kansas City wheat tour results. Soybeans rise on Brazilian demand. Cattle prices peak pre-Memorial Day.

Farmer selling impacts wheat and corn prices, while soybeans drop despite sales. Delayed planting affects corn prices in key states. Livestock futures show optimism. Gold, silver, Bitcoin rise; crude rebounds.