Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying, with new crop outgaining old crop. Weekend rainfall totals were lower than expected in some northern growing areas, ahead of a return to hot, dry conditions, including a possible heat ridge. Heavy flooding was reported in other parts of the region. This recent pattern will likely just further the divergence of the crop, depending on the area of the country. The USDA says 60% of U.S.

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