Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.19/bushel, down $0.075 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.3025/bushel, down $0.1075 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.875/bushel, down $0.2025 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $287/short ton, down $4.6 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Soyoil closed at 44.44 cents/lb down 0.74 cents from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Live Cattle closed at $182.95/cwt down $1.075 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $243.2/cwt down $0.45 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 Lean Hogs closed at $80.1/cwt down $1.775 from yesterday's close. Dec 24 WTI Crude Oil closed at $68.59/barrel up $0.16 from yesterday's close. ...
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