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Soybeans lead crop markets lower ahead of long weekend

Bearish mood prevails in a number of markets. (audio)

February 17, 2017

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Soybean futures are near a two-week low on Friday while corn and winter wheat hold lesser losses ahead of the three-day Presidents Day weekend.

Profit taking may be the catalyst for the selling after recent gains. Oilseed markets from China to Europe are also lower today.

Listen to the report using the audio link on this page.

Farm Futures Senior Editor Bob Burgdorfer comes to Penton Farm Progress with experience as a reporter covering grain markets and other global news with Reuters, Inc. A journalism graduate from Kansas State University, Bob has also worked at daily newspapers and Knight-Ridder as a commodity reporter, covering grains and livestock. He has earned five writing awards for his coverage of Mad Cow Disease, immigration issues and other international breaking news stories.

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