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October 1 was right at 15 1/2 million bushels -- less than half of last year’s figure -- reflecting the effects of a prolonged severe summer drought limited almost entirely to Virginia. Prices last week for No. 2 corn were $1.31 to $1.36 at Richmond, $1.30 to $1.34 at Norfolk, $1.25 to $1.35 in the Northern Neck and $1.45 to $1.53 in the Shenandoah Valley
Soybeans
The market for soybeans in Virginia should remain good with strong demand. Nationally, supply is not keeping pace with the present demand trend. An 18 per cent increase in soybean exports is shown by U S D A inspection reports
89.8%