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Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.165/bushel, up $0.01 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.545/bushel, up $0.075 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.1375/bushel, up $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $285.3/short ton, up $2.4 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soyoil closed at 53.47 cents/lb up 0.2 cents from yesterday's close.  Aug 25 Live Cattle closed at $219.225/cwt down $0.55 from yesterday's close.  Aug 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $321.275/cwt up $0.8 from yesterday's close.  Aug 25 Lean Hogs closed at $106.225/cwt down $1 from yesterday's close.  Aug 25 WTI Crude Oil closed at $66.9/barrel down $1.48 from yesterday's close.   ...

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