1.   Much has been written of the difficult trading condition as interest rates rise and demand slows, but a substantial market place continues to exist.

2.   As demand now slows, the imperative to export will return.

3.   Also, soybean meal demand could be slowing, which could lead processors to reduce the amount of beans they crush.

4.   Also weighing on prices was a government report showing that domestic demand slowed last month.

5.   As demand slowed, prices have remained in check.

6.   As demand slowed, prices remained in check.

7.   As growth abroad recovers, America will become more vulnerable to inflation unless its domestic demand slows.

8.   As prospects for the crop improve, demand has slowed.

9.   At their May and July meetings, Fed officials left interest rates alone, amid signs demand has slowed.

10.   Beef demand typically slows this time of year, partly because some consumers give up meat for Lent, analysts said.