
The grain futures markets showed impressive price gains late last week. December corn (ZCZ25) futures Friday hit a three-week high and for the week gained 9 1/2 cents. November soybeans (ZSX25) last week were up 12 3/4 cents. December soybean meal (ZMZ25) closed on Friday at a four-week high and for the week rose $6.00. December soft red winter wheat (ZWZ25) for the week was up 5 1/4 cents. December hard red winter wheat (KEZ25) futures last week gained 8 1/2 cents.