Corn and Soybeans Head for Weekly Losses as US Weather Stays Wet
A slow-moving cold front in the region Friday helped to bring cooler temperatures, according to the US Department of Agriculture's daily outlook. 'Heavy showers and thunderstorms along the front are maintaining favorable moisture supplies for corn and soybeans in the central Corn Belt,' the agency said.
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