Corn futures closed higher on Friday, recovering from early week losses. March saw a 4.71% loss for the week. The national average cash corn price is up 6 cents at $3.89 1/2. Managed money added 65,348 contracts to their net short position in corn futures and options. USDA reported private export sales totaling 298,000 MT of corn to unknown destinations and 120,000 MT for Japan. Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.24 3/4, up 4 1/2 cents. Jul 26 Corn closed at $4.38, up 4 cents.

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