A large group of Mississippi farmers left the state recently for the nation’s Capitol, taking their issues to the front door of lawmakers.
The state’s Farm Bureau was there as the group made their case for farmers in the Magnolia State and beyond.
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One trader said the products entering the U.S. are primarily grind and trim, noting that the volume and type of beef, on its own, should not cause a major disruption. However, he says fund traders are reacting heavily to headlines rather than market realities.
