The CBOT was mixed to start the week with traders increasingly aware of the ongoing government shutdown. Monday’s trade saw the ag markets trade somewhat cautiously with few willing to add much risk amid the reduced USDA data (we say “reduced” and not “eliminated” because some USDA offices/functions are still operating). There has been little progress on passing a budget in congress, which increases the likelihood that the shutdown will continue throughout the week. Many are trying to maintain hope, however, that a budget will be passed soon and that USDA can publish its usual reports without too much delay. Consequently, traders are trying to sit tight and wait for that, which could keep markets range-bound an...