Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates mixed performance in the Chicago futures market for corn, wheat, and soybeans, with corn prices declining, wheat prices stable, and soybean prices increasing slightly [1] - On August 4, the most active December corn contract closed at $4.07 per bushel, down 3.75 cents or 0.91% from the previous trading day, while the September wheat contract remained unchanged at $5.17 per bushel, and the November soybean contract rose by 5.25 cents or 0.53% to $9.95 per bushel [1] - China is seeking to increase imports of South American soybeans for October and November, and the market anticipates that U.S. soybean exports for the 2025-2026 season will not exceed 1.5 billion bushels [1] Group 2 - The cumulative export inspection volumes for the current crop year are reported as 2.423 billion bushels for corn, 1.757 billion bushels for soybeans, and 143 million bushels for wheat [2] - U.S. rice prices have fallen to their lowest level since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, potentially breaking a long-standing upward trend since 2003, with global demand slowing down, putting pressure on rice valuations [2] - Weather forecasts indicate dry conditions in the Midwest this week, with increased chances of rain over the weekend, which is favorable for corn and soybean growth [2]