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**NOTE: CME trading halted currently**

Corn: March corn futures surged 7 cents to finish at $4.45 1/4 on heavy fund buying and rumors of more South Korea purchases.

Soybeans: January soybeans also rallied to a 6 3/4 cent gain, closing at $11.31 1/2 on rumors that China may have bought 1 mmt on Tuesday.

Wheat: March Kansas City wheat rose 1 3/4 cents to end Tuesday at $5.30 on short covering.

Cotton: March cotton rose 0.34 cent to finish at 64.57, the fourth straight higher close.

Live Cattle: The bearish trend in live cattle jumped $5.60 to end the day at $212.92, supported by positive statements from Ag Secretary Rollins.