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SOYBEANS
Soybean prices to date do not seem to have been affected greatly by the current maritime strike. Domestic utilization of soybeans is continuing strong and there is good demand for meal, with oil remaining fairly static. If the strike continues over a longer period it will undoubtedly be a i weakening factor. However, if it is settled shortly, it should not prove too detrimental. Shippers are continuing to buy for export apparently anticipating an early end to the strike. Soybean stocks on farms, nationally are down 12 per cent from last year. In
92.9%