U.S. agricultural futures rise

CHICAGO, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures rose across the board on Friday, led by corn.

The most active corn contract for July delivery soared 16.5 cents, or 2.78 percent, to settle at 6.09 U.S. dollars per bushel. July wheat rose 8.25 cents, or 1.35 percent, to settle at 6.19 dollars per bushel. July soybean gained 23 cents, or 1.73 percent, to settle at 13.525 dollars per bushel.