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Grain, soybean futures end lower on pressure from accelerating harvest, concern over demand and China.
All three categories matched or were close to the average pre-report estimates.
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Grain, soybean futures under pressure amid U.S. dollar surge, optimism over Ukraine export deal.
Corn, soybean and wheat futures retreated from Thursday’s gains overnight amid renewed hopes for a Ukrainian grain export extension and pressure from outside markets.
Soybean futures jump to high for week on improved export demand; corn gains for first time in five sessions, wheat also firmer.
Rural Mainstreet Index marks sixth decline in seven months.
Farm diesel prices rise to the highest level since the third week of July.
The Seasonal Drought Outlook indicates drought will persist or develop across most areas of the Plains, Delta and Southeast, though there could be some improvement in the Ohio River Valley.
Grain, soybean futures firmer as traders watch for updates on Ukraine export deal.