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Summary of Futures

May 23 Corn closed at $6.3175/bushel, down $0.0175 from yesterday's close.  May 23 Wheat closed at $6.62/bushel, down $0.015 from yesterday's close.  May 23 Soybeans closed at $14.195/bushel, down $0.29 from yesterday's close.  May 23 Soymeal closed at $438.3/short ton, down $13.3 from yesterday's close.  May 23 Soyoil closed at 52.17 cents/lb down 2.47 cents from yesterday's close.  Jun 23 Live Cattle closed at $155.8/cwt down $0.1 from yesterday's close.  Apr 23 Feeder Cattle closed at $195/cwt up $0.625 from yesterday's close.  Jun 23 Lean Hogs closed at $89.375/cwt up $0.025 from yesterday's close.  May 23 WTI Crude Oil closed at $69.29/barrel down $1.61 from yesterday's close.  &nbs...

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