11.   Soybean yields were driven by large pod counts, with Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and Ohio reporting increases.

12.   Soybeans fell slightly on reports of huge Brazilian soybean yields.

13.   Talk of larger-than-expected Brazilian soybean yields also provided pressure.

14.   Soybean yields were hurt last year because of the drought in the East and South.

15.   Soybeans rose on forecasts for continued dryness in southern Brazil, where soybean yields are threatened from a lack of rain, Karlin said.

16.   The precipitation comes during the important pod-filling stage, optimizing the potential for increased soybean yields.