11.   European customers have reportedly already started asking for Brazilian soybeans because modified seeds are illegal there.

12.   Expectations for a huge Brazilian soybean crop will depress world prices as other producers try to compete with Brazil for export sales, traders said.

13.   For example, Cargill Inc. is importing less costly Brazilian soybeans to keep its plants operating in the southeast, where supplies are short.

14.   Graves said the company expects Brazilian soybean farmers to be among its biggest customers.

15.   In addition, Brazilian soybeans are usually exported via ports other than Santos.

16.   In response, Brazilian soybean exporters again lowered their prices, which also put pressure on U.S. prices today, traders said.

17.   In soybeans, some pressure came from reports of rain in southern Brazilian soybean growing regions.

18.   Minneapolis-based Cargill contracted to buy Brazilian soybeans for use in its southeastern U.S. plants, where shortages are acute, said spokeswoman Linda Thrane.

19.   Owensboro Grain Co. of Owensboro, Kentucky, ordered Brazilian soybeans this week, traders said.

20.   Prospects for a large Brazilian soybean crop are keeping a lid on soybean prices.