31.   Corn prices were higher as forecasts for continued wet weather in the Midwest could lead to planting delays.

32.   Corn had rallied early on forecasts for continued wet weather in the Midwest that could lead to planting delays.

33.   Fears of planting delays also boosted soybean futures, he said.

34.   Forecasts for more rain in the sodden Midwest fed fears of corn planting delays.

35.   Forecasts for additional rain in the already-soggy Midwest added to expectations for widespread planting delays.

36.   Grain and soybean futures prices rose sharply Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade, reflecting spring planting delays and hopes for new soybean oil sales to China.

37.   Increased prospects for spring planting delays sent corn futures higher Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

38.   Market-watchers said Midwest planting delays were already factored into prices and investors are now anticipating drier weather next week.

39.   Prospects of planting delays in the Midwestern corn belt and improved exports supported the price climb.

40.   Soybean prices retreated on news of corn planting delays in the northwestern corn belt, which could result in farmers deciding to turn more acreage over to soybeans.