The CBOT traded a mostly higher day with corn and soybeans pushing closer to major resistance at $6.00 and $13.00, respectively. Funds were net buyers and a handful of buy-stops were triggered in both the corn and soybean markets as futures passed technically significant levels. Wheat futures were higher but lacked conviction, despite further escalations in Russia/Ukraine tensions. U.S. farmers were not significant sellers on today’s rallies but are rumored to have resting sell orders at or above $6.00 in corn and $13 in soybeans. Both corn and soybeans seem poised for an upside breakout, but a fundamental catalyst is so far lacking. Much of the Midwest saw exceptional windstorms in the past 24-48 hours, with the southern Plain...
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