Corn and soybean futures moved in narrow ranges this morning ahead of USDA progress data later today. The data should show corn planting nearly done and the crop at about 67% good to excellent. It may be another week before USDA releases a soybean rating.

Winter wheat futures are lower as drier weather is forecast for the central Plains, while spring wheat is higher again.

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Farm Futures Senior Editor Bob Burgdorfer comes to Penton Farm Progress with experience as a reporter covering grain markets and other global news with Reuters, Inc. A journalism graduate from Kansas State University, Bob has also worked at daily newspapers and Knight-Ridder as a commodity reporter, covering grains and livestock. He has earned five writing awards for his coverage of Mad Cow Disease, immigration issues and other international breaking news stories.

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