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Markets look steady on the surface — but stability doesn’t always mean safety.

Corn is holding above 440. Soybeans are firm near 11.65. Live and feeder cattle continue to show strength. Lean hogs are steady. Crude oil remains in the background.

So why does this feel like a setup?

In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down:

• Corn stabilization — is support real or fragile?
• Soybeans trying to build momentum
• Feeder cattle strength and supply tightness
• Live cattle resilience under steady demand
• Lean hog positioning near 96
• Crude oil trading quietly near 65
• Weather outlook and early seasonal risk
• Export pace and what it means for price structure
• The broader risk map heading into the next trade session

This isn’t about hype. It’s about positioning.

Calm markets often precede movement — and the next shift in exports, weather, or livestock demand could carry more weight than most expect.

If you’re a producer, operator, merchandiser, or anyone managing ag risk, this episode maps out the pressure points developing underneath the surface.

Boots & Bushels — your daily look at the markets that feed America.

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