U.S. FARMERS PREP FOR MASSIVE CORN ACREAGE DESPITE SOY RALLY –

 Even though soybean prices have risen more than corn, which gained 24.7% in the same 11 months, farmers are increasingly opting for the yellow grain in the weeks before planting. Their reasoning includes the importance of crop rotations to maintain long-term soil health, strong export demand and an improved outlook for corn-based biofuel. (Reuters)