U.S. soybean futures rebounded on Tuesday in a short-covering and bargain-buying bounce from the prior day's losses, although gains were limited by favorable crop prospects in South America, where Brazil is due to harvest a record crop early next year.
U.S. grains: Soybeans recoup losses, but Brazil crop outlook caps gains
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New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu
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WHO calls for stronger surveillance of H5N1 bird flu among animals
Stronger efforts needed to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus to new species of animals and to humans
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Poland to build new grain terminal in Gdansk to bolster food security
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Trump discussed border, trade with Trudeau after pledging steep tariffs
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Ukraine introduces minimum export prices for major agricultural goods
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U.S. grains: Soybeans tick up on export demand
Corn higher on technical buying, position adjusting
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended slightly higher on Friday on technical trading and a flurry of export demand, market analysts said. Investors adjusted positions after Thursday's Thanksgiving Day holiday.