Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended firmer on Wednesday, as the market recovered after favorable rains in Brazilian crop areas sent the market to its lowest levels since June.
A two-week high in the U.S. dollar also hung over agricultural markets
Large supplies of hogs continue to pressure futures, analysts said
Corn set a contract low in front-month futures; wheat futures declined
China's beef purchases supports live cattle
Wheat, soy decline on bumper Brazil harvest, resilient Black Sea trade
Plains blizzards and cold winter weather stressed animals and impacted weight gain
Corn, soybeans fell as traders assessed a rainy forecast in South America
Live cattle futures eased on profit-taking and weaker-than-expected cash trades
Traders continue to keep a sharp eye on Brazil weather forecast
Re-opening of U.S./Mexico rail crossings boosted corn, dryness lifted soybeans