Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying but ended the session closer to the session’s lows than the highs. The USDA was expected to lower the national good to excellent rating following recent weather issues. The USDA says 66% of U.S. soybeans are in good to excellent shape, 3% lower than a week ago, with 95% at the pod setting stage, compared to the five-year average of 93%, and 8% dropping leaves, matching the average pace.

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