Insight - How a US government shutdown might impact grain markets

But during other recent shutdowns, Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn and soybean futures traded in narrow ranges despite reasons to move to the downside.(File pic shows the S&P pit at the CBOT)

CHICAGO grain futures have recently mellowed out compared with wild price swings earlier this year, and a United States government shutdown could extend the calm streak if history is any indication.

Funding for most US agencies will expire soon ahead of the new fiscal year unless a new funding bill is passed.