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09/03/2010

Soybeans

Schwieterman: Feeder Cattle Futures See Triple Digit Gains On Lower Corn Prices
Feeder cattle futures posted a solid day higher, with triple digit gains near the close. Some benefit came from lower corn prices throughout most of the session. A late rally in corn ended the day slightly higher.
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09/03/2010

Soybeans

Weather Report: Showers Benefit Southern Plains, Cooler In The Corn Belt
In the West, very warm, dry weather is promoting summer crop maturation and fieldwork, including Northwestern small grain harvesting.

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09/02/2010

Soybeans

Natural Gas Outlook: Spot Prices Fall At Most Market Locations
Since Wednesday, August 25, natural gas spot prices fell at most market locations in the lower 48 States, although prices generally rose in the Northeast and Rocky Mountain areas. The Henry Hub spot price fell on the week from $3.99 per million Btu to $3.73 per MMBtu, its lowest value since April ...
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09/02/2010

Soybeans

Drought Monitor: Hurrican Earl To Bring Rain To East Coast
During the next 5 days (September 2-6), tranquil weather will prevail across the majority of the U.S. A major exception, of course, will be the interaction between Hurricane Earl and a cold front approaching the East.
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09/02/2010

Soybeans

Allendale Early Calls: Cash Cattle & Wholesale Beef Selling Lower
It was a little disappointing to see cash cattle trade, again, at the $97 level. Light sales yesterday afternoon and more active numbers today were made $2.50 lower than last week. Also concerning, wholesale beef prices posted another lower close.
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09/02/2010

Soybeans

Schwieterman: Feeder Cattle Futures Lose Value, Corn Production & Yield Estimates Supportive
Feeder cattle futures fell .22-.42 on Wednesday, with higher corn prices outweighing stronger live cattle futures. Overnight activity saw a minor setback in corn prices, but feeders continue to lose value. Cash index levels are sliding and continued strength in corn demand could keep feeders on the ...
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