SZAP(SZ:000061) Xin Hua Cai Jing·2026-01-09 01:03Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) is experiencing fluctuations in agricultural futures prices, with corn, wheat, and soybean prices either declining or remaining stable as the new year begins [1][2] - The most actively traded corn contract for March 2026 closed at $4.46 per bushel, down 0.75 cents or 0.17% from the previous trading day [1] - The March 2026 wheat contract remained unchanged at $5.18 per bushel, while the March 2026 soybean contract fell by 5.75 cents or 0.54% to $10.61 per bushel [1] Group 2 - The USDA reported that China booked two ships of U.S. soybeans totaling 132,000 tons, indicating ongoing demand for U.S. agricultural products [2] - As of January 1, U.S. export sales included 4.4 million bushels of wheat, 14.9 million bushels of corn, and 32.3 million bushels of soybeans for the holiday week [2] - Cumulative export sales for the current crop year show an increase of 114 million bushels for wheat, 459 million bushels for corn, but a decrease of 426 million bushels for soybeans compared to the previous year [2] Group 3 - Weather forecasts indicate beneficial rainfall for crop production in Argentina, while dry conditions in Buenos Aires require monitoring [2] - The weather conditions in northern Brazil are favorable for crop growth, with harvesting expected to begin after January 20 [2] - The Climate Prediction Center suggests a high likelihood of the La Niña phenomenon transitioning to an El Niño phenomenon during the summer, which could positively impact U.S. summer crop yields [2]