CBOT July corn closed near unchanged at $4.80‑3/4 per bushel, its highest level since May 5.
Traders await potential agricultural deals from the U.S.–China summit, monitoring possible Chinese purchases of U.S. corn, wheat, or DDGS.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a two‑day meeting with Xi Jinping, aiming to expand U.S. market access.
EIA data showed weekly U.S. ethanol production increased while inventories declined, supporting potential demand for DDGS.