Amid the swinging U.S. dollar and crude oil, grain and soy prices were a sea of calm. Once again, prices traded a bit higher overnight, although it was not enough to be called a rally. General Comments The minutes of the last Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting were released this afternoon, and they show committee members with a relatively upbeat view of the U.S. economy despite the drag on exports from the strong U.S. dollar. Taken by themselves, the minutes would support the likelihood of an interest rate increase in June. However, less favorable economic and employment data since then indicate that the U.S. economy may be slowing somewhat. This has some Fed watchers thinking that a rate increase may be delayed until later in t...