CBOT grain markets were higher to start the week while the soy complex drifted lower amid little fresh news and a lack of international buying interest. Corn received support from follow-through buying based on last week’s ProFarmer yield estimates as well as additional reports of poor corn yield potential over the weekend. Ukrainian forces started an offensive in the southern part of the country that, combined with last week’s strength, was believed to be responsible for wheat futures’ rally. Heading into the fall, the world markets seem to be realizing that wheat and feed grain supplies are not as ample as previously thought while long-term oilseed demand remains opaque. The weekly Export Inspections report leaned...
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