11.   Midwestern corn is entering the key pollination period, while soybeans begin their flowering period in August.

12.   Soybean futures, now in their flowering period, also could use the moisture.

13.   Soybeans are entering their flowering period, with blooms that turn into pods to eventually fill with soybeans.

14.   Soybeans also are entering their flowering period with little chance of damage as weather forecasts call for a cooler than normal August.

15.   With forecasts calling for mild weather to continue into mid-July, investors said soybeans also should begin their flowering period with good prospects.