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Winter wheat heading for sharp weekly drop as traders monitor Russia-Ukraine war; corn, beans also lower.

Volatility was reduced from recent days in grain and soy complex futures overnight, as corn, soybeans and wheat all traded within relatively tight ranges compared to recent standards.

Corn and soybeans ended firmer, while wheat plunged. Cattle futures faced sharp pressure and hogs finished mixed.

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have yielded no fruit, Russia legalizes patent theft and avian influenza continues to spread...

U.S. export sales to all destinations topped 2 million tonnes each for corn and soybeans for week ending March 3

Kansas improves slightly

Grain and soy complex futures are called higher, with wheat trade likely to remain extremely volatile. Livestock futures are expected to face followthrough selling.