21. Chicago corn futures prices closed lower, while soybean futures prices were steady to slightly higher. 22. Chicago corn futures prices closed lower, while soybean futures were narrowly mixed. 23. Cattle could rise as ranchers take advantage of a recent drop in corn prices to expand their herd, keeping animals off the market in the nearby months. 24. Continued rumors about Chinese buying interest helped boost corn prices. 25. Corn futures prices also rose, while Kansas City and Chicago wheat futures prices fell. 26. Corn futures prices benefited from reports indicating lower-than-expected yields in the South. 27. Corn futures prices fell on heavy selling by investors in commodity funds, but a late rally pulled futures off session lows. 28. Corn futures prices finished steady to lower, while soybeans were mixed to mostly higher. 29. Corn futures prices rose as talk of crop problems in drought-stricken South Africa boosted the potential for U.S. exports. 30. Corn futures prices rose slightly while oats ended mixed. |