The CBOT was mostly lower in early week trade with traders still exiting positions ahead of the next two weeks’ holidays. Fundamental news was light, and the market was primarily focused on the bearish factors of rains in Argentina and the slow U.S. export pace. Funds were net sellers for the day, but enthusiasm was lacking across the CBOT, except possibly for soymeal. Soymeal futures plunged lower and broke technical support before posting a slight recovery heading into the close.  Most of the United States is bracing for a major winter storm this week that will bring bitter cold temperatures and snow to most of the country. A polar vortex is moving down from the Artic and Canada, pushing across the northern Plains and Midwest...

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