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	Editorial Staff Chicago Mercantile Exchange Launches Sorghum Basis Futures Contract Monday, August 24, 2026 8:34AM CDT CME has specifically designed the new sorghum contract to help producers hedge the spread between sorghum and corn prices. DTN Weekly DDG Price Higher Again on Average Friday, August 21, 2026 10:02AM CDT DTN Weekly DDG Price Higher Again on Average Friday, August 21, 2026 10:02AM CDT [Read and Comment on Full Blog]

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