U.S. agricultural futures rise

CHICAGO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures rose across the board on Thursday, led by soybeans.

The most active corn contract for December delivery rose 8 cents, or 1.64 percent, to settle at 4.96 U.S. dollars per bushel. December wheat gained 15.5 cents, or 2.79 percent, to settle at 5.715 dollars per bushel. November soybean soared 37.5 cents, or 2.99 percent, to settle at 12.9 dollars per bushel.