Corn futures are a little higher and soybeans have modest gains as forecasts put more rain in the Midwest this week, which could delay planting.

Farmers were able to plant during the weekend  and on Monday but may be sidelined when the rain arrives.

Winter wheat markets are a little lower as recent rain likely helped that crop.

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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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