31.   Cotton prices jumped on expectations that a report would show strong United States exports of the crop.

32.   Cotton prices soared to two-month highs today amid concern that strong export demand will squeeze supplies.

33.   Declines were limited by strong export sales, analysts said.

34.   Elsewhere, soybean futures were little changed, as signs of strong export demand offset expectations for a record harvest.

35.   Even strong exports, which helped manufacturers offset some of the declines in domestic spending in April and May, also slid in June and July.

36.   Expectations for strong export demand contributed to the higher soybean prices.

37.   Farm prices in May rose to a record for a second straight month amid short supplies of grain and strong export demand, the Agriculture Department said.

38.   Farm equipment makers like Caterpillar, Deere and CNH project strong exports of farm tractors and combines.

39.   Foreign investors are primarily buying shares in companies with strong export earnings.

40.   He based his decision on the fundamental demand for fertilizer, a strong export market and low inventories.