GOOD MORNING Prices are mixed with new contract highs in corn, but everything lower this morning as head into first day and end-of-month profit-taking. Prices start out the PM session on a bullish note, but fund profit-taking seems to be the theme heading into the last day of November. Jan beans nearly hit $12.00, but will begin on its lows today. In terms of news, traders continue to analyze the slow-down and recent bean cancellations out of China. On the other hand, a vessel carrying 30,500 mt of beans from the US is due to arrive in Brazil, according to the Paranagua port authority, as supplies in this country are tight until new crops can be harvested. For corn, the International Grains Council lower...
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