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Summary of Futures

Mar 25 Corn closed at $4.9025/bushel, up $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Wheat closed at $5.7425/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Soybeans closed at $10.2775/bushel, down $0.1575 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Soymeal closed at $294.1/short ton, down $2.5 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Soyoil closed at 45.66 cents/lb down 0.47 cents from yesterday's close.  Apr 25 Live Cattle closed at $195.725/cwt down $0.275 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $264.975/cwt up $0.2 from yesterday's close.  Apr 25 Lean Hogs closed at $94.325/cwt up $1.35 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 WTI Crude Oil closed at $71.26/barrel down $2.06 from yesterday's close. ...

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