1.   Chicago corn futures prices rose to new contract highs Wednesday, helped by a strong cash market, export rumors and technical buying.

2.   Chicago corn was slightly lower, while soybean futures were slightly higher on export rumors.

3.   Chicago soybean futures also advanced, partly on export rumors, while corn futures were mostly lower.

4.   Corn futures were helped partly by the export rumors.

5.   Wheat futures were supported by export rumors and dry weather in the Plains states.

6.   Amid a flurry of export rumors, those about China stood out for the sheer size of the reported transaction.