Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying. Beans are watching weather, with only limited rainfall this week and a return to hotter temperatures in some areas next week. The USDA says 60% of U.S. beans are rated good to excellent, up 2% on the week, but down 13% on the year, with 86% of the crop blooming, compared to the five-year average of 82%, and 58% at the pod setting stage, compared to 52% on average.

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