7/19/2021
* Soybeans ease on pressure from broader commodity markets
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(Updates with closing prices, adds USDA crop conditions)
By Christopher Walljasper
CHICAGO, July 19 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures gained on
Monday, climbing to a 2-1/2- month high, supported by dry
weather in parts of U.S., Canadian and Russian growing areas
that raises global supply worries.
Soybeans eased after last week's gains, pressured by broader
losses in outside markets, though weather uncertainty underpins
the oilseed.
Chicago Board of Trade most-active wheat gained 5-1/4
cents to $6.97-3/4 per bushel after reaching $7.09-1/2 per
bushel, its highest since May 18.
Corn was up 1/4 cent at $5.52-1/4 per bushel, while