Corn and soybean  markets are lower on Wednesday as weather appears to be good for the crops.
Rain moved through the Midwest this week and next week’s forecast adds rain to some areas.
All markets are awaiting Janet Yellen’s comments later today that follow the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting. An interest rate is not expected to be announced today.

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Corn and soybean markets are lower. (Photo: maciek905/Thinkstock)

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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