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presents WEEKLY COMMODITY HIGHLIGHTS

Nearby Futures	Weekly Change	Friday's Close	Year Ago
Corn	+.53 ¾	6.48 ¾	3.81
Soybeans	+.57 ½	14.22 ½	9.84
Wheat	-.0 ¾	7.73 ¼	5.27 ¾
Cattle	+.3.00	109.38	86.65
Hogs	+.10	79.53	69.98
Cotton	+.84	141.44	72.91
Milk	+.18	13.51	14.35
Crude Oil	+3.51	91.54	79.39

Comments: Most agricultural commodity markets rose last week with corn and soybean futures roaring higher on active buying from speculators and end users as USDA lowered its 2010-11 production and carryout forecasts more than expected for both commodities. The corn market led the way higher on USDA's forecast for U.S. corn stocks to total less than 3 weeks' worth of usage at the end of 2010-11. A weaker dollar also supported futures prices. Wheat futures were little changed in choppy trade as amid ideas U.S. wheat supplies remain ample to meet demand despite a lower U.S. carryout projection from USDA. Cotton futures firmed as the weak dollar spurred fresh speculative buying and USDA left its U.S. carryout unchanged. Live cattle futures surged strongly on support from strong wholesale beef prices, rising grain prices and hopes for strong U.S. beef exports. Lean hog futures were also boosted by strong pork prices, rising corn prices and concerns about the severe foot-and-mouth outbreak in South Korea. Click on the Brock logo or call 1-800-558-3431 for more info on our services.