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Nov. 30, 2016 at 6:29 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Wednesday in the second straight day of declines as investors evened out positions and locked in profits from monthly gains, traders said. Wheat futures also fell, pressured by a firm dollar that further dimmed prospects for U.S. supplies on the export […]

By Mark Weinraub

Nov. 29, 2016 at 5:14 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell 1.2 per cent on Tuesday, pulling back from a 4-1/2 month high on a round of profit-taking, as well as pressure from falling crude oil prices. Corn and wheat futures also fell, their fourth straight losing session due to pressure from ample […]

By Mark Weinraub

Nov. 28, 2016 at 6:03 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose for the seventh day in a row on Monday, led higher by strong export demand gains in the soymeal market, traders said. Chicago Board of Trade wheat and corn futures fell for the third day in a row, pressured by poor export […]

By Mark Weinraub

Nov. 9, 2016 at 1:41 pm CST

Washington/Reuters – The U.S. Agriculture Department raised its already record-high forecast for U.S. corn and soybean harvests Nov.9, with gains keyed by increased yield estimates in major production states such as Iowa, Minnesota and Ohio. The bumper harvest will leave a larger-than-expected stockpile of both commodities even with increased usage […]

By Mark Weinraub

Oct. 7, 2016 at 5:34 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn and soybean futures weakened on Friday on forecasts for dry weather in the Midwest that will allow farmers to pick up the pace of what is expected to be a record harvest of both crops, traders said. Wheat futures also eased as investors squared […]

By Mark Weinraub