1.   In CHICAGO, wheat futures rose after Egypt purchased grain from the U.S., bolstering expectations that exports could pick up after a slow start this year.

2.   Iran has already placed an order with a trading company called Niki to purchase grain from the United States.

3.   Since the cost of purchasing the grain has risen, the higher costs will soon be passed onto cities nationwide, Huang said.

4.   The buyer would use the premium to help purchase grain elsewhere.

5.   Wheat rose after Egypt purchased grain from the U.S., bolstering expectations that exports could pick up after a slow start this year.

6.   Wheat futures rose after Egypt purchased grain from the U.S., bolstering expectations that exports could pick up after a slow start this year.

7.   Wheat futures rose amid speculation that Iraq and Egypt purchased grain on the world market, tightening supplies.

8.   On Thursday, he said, the government would introduce import quotas on grain and start purchasing Polish grain.