Corn, Soybean Futures Rise on Signs of Demand. Farmers to Curb Supply on Reduced Profitability. Strong Winds Expected Thursday, Friday in Several States.

Soybean, Grain Futures Lower After Bearish Reports, Export Inspections Up Weekly Across the Board, Snow/Ice Expected in Parts of Northern Minnesota.

China’s state stockpiler Sinograin purchased at least 10 cargoes of U.S. soybeans on Friday, or at least 600,000 metric tons, for shipment in April and May, capping an active week of buying by the world's top importer, three traders with knowledge of the deals said.

Soybean futures higher overnight on China purchases. Corn sales drop to marketing-year low in week through Jan. 1. Winter storms expected in the US Southern Plains.

Soybean, grain futures little change overnight. Ethanol output falls, inventories jump. Rain, Snow expected in parts of Nebraska, Iowa.