Soybeans were extending the late week losses with close Friday with contracts down 7 to 15 1/12 cents. July was down 31 cents on the week, as November was down 18 ¾ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 19 cents at $11.09 1/4. Soymeal futures were down 70 cents to $1.80 higher on Friday, as July managed to close the week with a $14.60/ton gain. Soy Oil futures were 22 points higher to 34 points lower to close the week, as July fell 44 points since last Friday.
Commitment of Traders data from Friday showed spec funds trimming back their net long position by 6,802 contracts in soybean futures and options as of Tuesday, taking it to 214,815 contracts.
