A speculator opens a long position in March soybean futures. The current soybean spot price is $1031$ and the current March soybean futures price is $1083.$ In December, the soybean spot price is $1009$ and the March soybean futures price is $1025.$ What is the value of the speculator$$s margin account in December if the speculator opened a position in $250$ soybean futures contracts?