Soybeans were steady to mostly modestly higher. Forecasts for this week have generally mild temperatures, but parts of the region remain dry, potentially stressing the crop. The USDA says 73% of U.S. soybeans are in good to excellent condition, up 1% on the week, with 85% of the crop blooming, compared to the five-year average of 82%, and 59% setting pods, compared to 54% on average. Unknown destinations bought 260,000 tons of U.S. soybeans, with 8,000 tons for 2019/20 and 252,000 tons for 2020/21.

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