July soybeans opened 2 3/4 cents lower on the session at 1339 3/4 and established an early range of 1334 3/4 to 1366. Early weakness in soybeans came in response to weakness in corn and lower outside markets according to floor traders. However, new crop November led the old crop July contract higher into mid session with both old and new crop contracts moving to sharply higher levels. Weather is the major factor behind price action today according to floor traders with higher crude oil and the threat of a continued strike in Argentina also contributing to early strength. Traders note that the rapid planting progress last week in corn is expected to be followed by an even greater advance this week, which could take corn planting progress to near normal levels by Sunday. This would prevent the large-scale switching of corn acres into soybeans that has been feared by many soybean traders in recent weeks. Today's buying is mainly by locals according to floor traders with active trading by spreaders in soybeans and corn being reported. Both meal and oil were also higher into mid session with oil generally the price leader over meal.