Corn futures closed 3 to 4 cents higher before Christmas, with Cash Corn price at $4.07 1/2. Export Sales data shows total corn export commitments at 47.579 MMT, 31% above last year. Buenos Aires Grain Exchange estimates Argentina corn crop 77.7% planted, with 87% good/excellent conditions. March 26 Corn closed at $4.51, Nearby Cash at $4.07 1/2, May 26 Corn at $4.59, and July 26 Corn at $4.64 1/2. Markets closed for Christmas, opening again on Friday at 8:30 am CST.

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