1.   Brazil has been able to undersell U.S. soybean exporters, as robust demand left U.S. supplies lean and prices high.

2.   Gold futures were little changed as lean supplies for immediate use offset selling by investors.

3.   In NEW YORK, gasoline futures rose on concern that shipments from Venezuela could be disrupted at a time of lean supplies.

4.   In NEW YORK, gold futures were little changed as lean supplies for immediate use offset selling by investors.

5.   In LONDON, coffee rose after producers said adverse weather conditions will reduce the amount of coffee available for export this year, fueling concern over lean supplies.

6.   Indeed, demand for a variety of products, from clothing to factory parts, has left many companies with lean supplies as the winter drew to a close.

7.   Lean supplies could raise feeding costs for poultry processors such as Tyson Foods Inc., Pilgrims Pride or Sanderson Farms, analysts said.

8.   Lean supplies could raise feeding costs for poultry processors such as Tyson, Pilgrims Pride or Sanderson Farms, analysts said.

9.   Rising prices for prompt delivery reflect lean supplies both in the U.S. and around the world.

10.   Soybeans are expected to rise amid concern that strong global demand could overwhelm lean U.S. supplies unless higher prices stem consumption.