Soybean futures saw fractional to 1 1/4 cent gains in most contracts on Monday. Those gains were limited by rains rolling across the Midwest. Later

Wheat futures ended Monday with most nearby contracts 13 to 18 1/4 cents in the red. The Monday morning Export Inspections report tallied all wheat

Live cattle futures finished the Monday session mixed. The front months were 5 to 42.5 cents lower, with back months steady to marginally higher.

Corn futures closed the Monday session with most contracts down 2 to 3 cents. Pressure was felt from widespread rains across the WCB. This

Lean hog futures posted 50 cent to $2.125 losses in most contracts on Monday. The CME Lean Hog Index was down $1.27 on August 16, to $52.94. The

Cotton futures settled with most contracts 109 to 135 points higher on Monday. A weaker US Dollar index was supportive, down 349 points. NASS