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presents WEEKLY COMMODITY HIGHLIGHTS

Nearby Futures	Weekly Change	Friday's Close	Year Ago
Corn	+.23 ¼	3.39 ½	5.87 ¼
Soybeans	+1.13	11.34	13.94 ¾
Wheat	+.12	5.28 ¼	7.94
Cattle	+.17	84.70	98.40
Hogs	-3.02	56.03	79.63
Cotton	+0.54	57.93	71.65

Comments: Soybean futures had a big week, surging sharply higher out of a 3-week trading range on Thursday amid continued strong export demand, rising weather concerns and a weak dollar. A 1.92-million-metric-ton sale of U.S. soybeans to China helped trigger the rally along with forecasts for hotter weather to move into the Midwest. Corn futures followed soybean prices higher with help from continued good export demand. Wheat futures were also pulled higher by the soybean market despite a lack of supportive fundamental news. Livestock futures continued to struggle, with lean hog futures pressured again by weak pork demand and anticipation of seasonal cash market weakness. Cotton futures rebounded on fund buying as the weak dollar spurred inflation fears. Click on the Brock logo or call 1-800-558-3431 for more info on our services.