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Summary of Futures

Dec 19 Corn closed at $3.9775/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  Dec 19 Wheat closed at $5.11/bushel, up $0.03 from yesterday's close.  Nov 19 Soybeans closed at $9.405/bushel, up $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Dec 19 Soymeal closed at $310.9/short ton, up $0.1 from yesterday's close.  Dec 19 Soyoil closed at 30 cents/lb up 0.03 cents from yesterday's close.  Dec 19 Live Cattle closed at $113.45/cwt up $1.3 from yesterday's close.  Nov 19 Feeder Cattle closed at $146.075/cwt up $1.825 from yesterday's close.  Dec 19 Lean Hogs closed at $69.125/cwt down $0.475 from yesterday's close.  Nov 19 WTI Crude Oil closed at $53.51/barrel down $0.08 from yesterday's close.   ...

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May 24 Corn closed at $4.335/bushel, up $0.0675 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $5.6675/bushel, up $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  May 24 Soybeans closed at $11.505/bushel, up $0.1625 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $343.2/short ton, up $5.8 fro...

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Oilseed Highlights: Still Softly Descending

The Market Soybeans sharply rebounded on Friday after hitting a one month low the day before, likely on short covering. For the week, May soybeans lost 16.25 cents (-2 percent) and November soybeans gave up 15.25 cents. The latter new crop contract still carries an 11 cent premium over the soon...

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