Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.18/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close. Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.495/bushel, up $0.0725 from yesterday's close. Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.255/bushel, down $0.005 from yesterday's close. Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $286.8/short ton, up $2 from yesterday's close. Dec 25 Soyoil closed at 55.39 cents/lb down 0.43 cents from yesterday's close. Aug 25 Live Cattle closed at $224.975/cwt down $0.25 from yesterday's close. Aug 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $328.275/cwt up $0.675 from yesterday's close. Aug 25 Lean Hogs closed at $107.75/cwt up $0.4 from yesterday's close. Sep 25 WTI Crude Oil closed at $65.53/barrel down $0.42 from yesterday's close. ...
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