CBOT Trends-Wheat up 2-9 cents, corn up 4-7, soybeans up 6-15
CHICAGO, July 1 (Reuters) - The following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Wednesday.
WHEAT - Up 2 to 9 cents per bushel
Wheat futures rose, extending gains triggered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's acreage and stocks estimates on Tuesday
In the closely followed report, the USDA pegged U.S. wheat plantings and quarterly stocks below trade expectations.
The USDA's sharp cut to its wheat area estimate was a particular surprise for the market and shifted attention back towards poor prospects for this year's drought-affected U.S. harvest.
CBOT September soft red winter wheat WU26 was last up 9-1/4 cents to $5.98-1/2 per bushel. K.C. September hard red winter wheat KWU26 was last 8-1/4 cents higher to $6.33-1/2 per bushel, while Minneapolis September spring wheat MWEU26 was last up 8-1/2 cents to $6.15 per bushel.
CORN - Up 4 to 7 cents per bushel
Corn extended gains following Tuesday's USDA reports, while traders monitored a heat wave in the U.S. corn belt and Europe.
Hot weather hit the U.S. Midwest this week, though widespread showers and easing heat into next week were expected to limit stress on corn and soybean crops.
The USDA pegged corn acreage above average expectations, but its corn stocks estimate was lower than anticipated on average.
In Europe, a prolonged heat wave and drought have added stress to the corn crop.
CBOT July corn CN26 was last up 7-1/4 cents to $4.20 per bushel.
SOYBEANS - Up 6 to 15 cents per bushel
Soybeans turned higher amid rumors of increased Chinese interest in purchasing U.S. soy.
However, the increased USDA estimate of U.S. planting and weaker oil prices curbed the oilseed market.
CBOT November soybeans SX26 were last 10 cents higher to $11.53-3/4 per bushel.
