Soybean futures had the largest gains of three crops after USDA early on Friday reported export sales of 2015 and 2016 soybeans to China and to unknown destinations.
The gains in soybeans and corn came despite forecasts for beneficial mild and wet weather next week in parts of the Midwest. 
Britain’s vote next week on whether to remain in the European Union continues to overhang all markets.

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Soybean futures had the largest gains of three crops after USDA early on Friday reported export sales of 2015 and 2016 soybeans to China and to unknown destinations. (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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