1.   Corn futures were pressured by forecasts for excellent harvest weather over the weekend.

2.   Soybean futures also were pressured by forecasts of more rain in the Midwest.

3.   Soybeans closed near session lows, also pressured by forecasts for generally drier conditions in the Midwest and Northern Plains.

4.   Wheat futures were pressured by forecasts for a hot, dry weekend in the Great Plains, which should promote winter wheat harvesting.

5.   Prices were also pressured by forecasts for snow in the northern winter wheat crop area.

6.   Corn was pressured by forecasts for two storm systems to move across the Midwest next week.

7.   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.

8.   Prices also were pressured by forecasts for showers in South America this weekend and more wet weather ahead.

9.   Prices were pressured by forecasts indicating that rains may continue in central growing regions into March.

10.   Soybeans were pressured by forecasts for generally beneficial harvest weather and talk that weekend progress in harvesting was substantial.