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Corn futures retreat from 6 1/2-month high as profit-taking weighs on grain markets, soybeans and wheat also lower.
Corn futures extend rally to end at six-month high, soybeans end at four-month high, winter wheat snaps back.
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USDA estimates the U.S. hog herd at 74.201 million head as of Dec. 1, down 3.111 million head (4.0%) from last year.
USDA estimates there were 11.985 million head of cattle in large feedlots (1,000-plus head) as of Dec. 1, down 51,000 head (0.4%) from both year-ago and the average pre-report estimate.
U.S. Drought Monitor shows 58% of the U.S. winter wheat crop area is covered by drought conditions as of Dec. 21.
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Beef stocks rose contra-seasonally in November. Pork stocks declined, as is normal, but not nearly as much as the five-year average.
Soybean futures seen weaker after fading from four-month highs, corn and winter wheat also weaker.