41. Cash prices for soybeans and soybean products appear to be slipping as record large Brazilian and Argentine crops reach the market. 42. Cattle futures posted sharp gains on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, helped by higher cash cattle prices. 43. Cattle futures rallied due to higher cash prices and the likelihood strong demand will continue to the end of the year. 44. Despite the better conditions, farmers still must deal with low cash prices for their crops, especially for corn, soybeans and wheat. 45. Ecco shareholders also will be offered an as yet unspecified cash price. 46. Each award includes a certificate of merit, a commemorative trophy and the cash price, the foundation said. 47. Gasoline futures held in positive ground most of the session buoyed by strong cash prices in Chicago and Philadelphia triggered by refinery problems, analysts said. 48. Hog futures prices fell due to concern over weak cash prices. 49. Hogs retreated in line with lower cash hog prices and weaker wholesale pork demand. 50. However, weak cash prices are draining the market of some strength. |