
November soybean futures fell about 0.6% to $9.97 per bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade, dropping below $10 for the first time since mid-September. Prices had slipped on quieter foreign buying and expectations that the next USDA crop progress report would show lower crop ratings.
Soybeans were still on track for a monthly gain of about 5%.
Softer foreign buying and expected lower crop ratings are pressuring near-term soybean futures, which lowers the cost of soybean meal and feed ingredients for buyers. The larger monthly gain and strong China demand still support prices over the longer run.
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