Soybeans Slip into the Close as Meal Hits Fresh 2-Year Highs

Soybean futures finished roughly flat, closing between 1 cent higher and 1 cent lower after surrendering midday gains, while the national average cash soybean price fell 1.25 cents to $12.6175 per bushel. Soymeal futures rose $3.60-$7.80, whereas soy oil declined 13-52 points; the article also flagged NOAA's seven-day forecast as a continuing market factor.