Futures were higher on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Wedneday in the process of trading, dealers said. The December vaida closed at Rs 954.70 and it opened with a gain of 20 paisa at Rs 954.90 in the morning session, they said. The January contract closed at Rs 1051.70, in the meantime, it commenced with sharp rise of 50 paisa at Rs 1052.20 in the wee hours, they said.