U.S. grain and soybean futures rose on Wednesday in a bargain-buying and technical advance after recent declines and ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend, with U.S. markets closed on Friday.
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U.S. grains: Corn and soy climb on bargain buying, positioning ahead of holiday weekend
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