Corn and soybean markets are slightly higher near midday, but have a hard time holding onto gains as dry forecasts should aid harvesting.
USDA will release its monthly crop report next Wednesday and surveys show analysts, on average, expect USDA to trim its corn crop forecast and raise its soybean forecast.

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Corn and soybean markets are slightly higher near midday. (Photo: maciek905/Thinkstock)

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