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Market Commentary

The CME March oats closed at an historic high of $5.03 today as U.S. oat supplies are being squeezed. Some of the big cereal makers reportedly have inventory for only a couple of weeks. General Comments We cannot recall the last time that we led off our daily market commentaries with the subject of oats, if ever. However, oats deserve to lead things off today. CME March oats closed at an historic high of $5.03 today. We believe that is the first time in the long history of the oats futures contract that oat prices have hit or topped the $5.00 mark. Actually, that close was up the daily 20-cent limit. About 640 contracts traded, according the CME, presumably all at limit up. CME May oats closed at $4.6825, which was also up the daily price...

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