DTN Closing Grain Comments    08/21 13:49
   Soybeans Earn Modest Gain Despite Rain

   November soybeans closed up 4 3/4 cents Wednesday, a surprising gain in the
face of widespread beneficial rains on Wednesday's weather map and in the
seven-day forecast. December corn ended up 1 1/2 cents in quiet trade, while
the three wheats were narrowly mixed.