51.   Corn futures were pressured by dismal weekly export sales.

52.   Corn and soybean futures also were pressured by farmer selling of stored products, as they took advantage of recent sharp gains in prices.

53.   Corn futures were pressured by cheaper crops from China and Argentina, which was perceived to be cutting into U.S. export business.

54.   Corn futures were pressured by revised weekend forecasts calling for rain in parched South African maize areas.

55.   Corn and soybean futures were pressured by indications the U.S. harvest is proceeding at a brisk pace.

56.   Corn futures were pressured not only by weak exports but by slightly drier forecasts than previously issued for the corn belt.

57.   Favorable harvest weather pressured corn futures, although trading was limited during the holiday session.

58.   Forecasts for rain this weekend in key soybean-growing regions of Brazil and Argentina pressured soybean futures.

59.   Grain and soybean futures also were pressured by forecasts for timely rains and moderating temperatures next week after a predicted weekend hot spell in Midwest growing regions.

60.   Harvest-related selling limited gains in soybeans and pressured corn futures, which closed slightly lower.