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Crop ratings declined as expected due to heat and dryness in the eastern Corn Belt. Flooding threatens southern Minnesota. Ethanol margins rise, while corn, wheat, and soybean prices fall. USDA crop report anticipated Friday.

Corn and wheat futures are dropping due to harvest pressures and adverse weather. Corn is stressed by flooding and heat, impacting yields. Soybeans firm, livestock mixed, metals and oil prices varied.

Grain futures decline with wheat leading since May 28. Heavy rains in the Corn Belt threaten crops, while soybeans rise on better export sales.

Grain futures are declining due to weather forecasts and harvest reports. Corn, beans, and wheat prices drop as traders react to short-term and long-term weather predictions and global crop conditions.

Corn and soybeans are up due to deteriorating crop conditions, while wheat is down. The Midwest's weather split impacts forecasts and crop ratings. Cattle and hogs show mixed trends, while gold and silver rise.

Grain futures dropped amid delayed Brazilian tax hikes, drought in Russia, and U.S. heat. Soybean, wheat, and corn prices fell, while cattle and hog markets fluctuated.