The CBOT opened higher based on short position liquidation and some short-covering in corn and wheat. As the day wore on, however, the soy complex turned lower with long traders quickly exiting soyoil positions. Wheat futures were sharply higher on a mix of positive fundamental market chatter as well as significant technical buying.  On the policy front, traders were encouraged by weekend comments that Chinese officials called for the acceleration of punitive action against IP infringements. The document released Sunday was viewed as a sign that China is getting serious in its efforts to address a major hurdle to U.S.-Middle Kingdom trade negotiations. Last week, Reuters reported that talks over a phase one deal could extend into earl...