Soybeans are trading with contracts 2 to 3 cents higher. Futures closed with contracts steady in some back months to down 7 ¾ cents in the front months on Monday. Open interest was up 6,349 contracts on MondayThe cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 8 cents at $11.94 1/4. Soymeal futures were down 60 cents to $2.30, as Soy Oil futures were 24 to 46 points lower.
Late on Tuesday, the White House announced a Harvest Fuel Relief Program, providing producers with $8 billion in assistance due to high fuel prices.