Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.1/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close. Dec 25 Wheat closed at $5.29/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close. Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.48/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close. Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $287.3/short ton, down $0.9 from yesterday's close. Dec 25 Soyoil closed at 52.43 cents/lb down 0.72 cents from yesterday's close. Oct 25 Live Cattle closed at $236.925/cwt down $2.6 from yesterday's close. Oct 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $361.525/cwt down $2.675 from yesterday's close. Oct 25 Lean Hogs closed at $94.275/cwt up $0.375 from yesterday's close. Oct 25 WTI Crude Oil closed at $64.34/barrel up $0.19 from yesterday's close. ...
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