
CHICAGO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures eased on Friday, with ample global grain supplies tempering support from brisk U.S. corn exports.
CBOT March corn CH26 settled 2-1/2 cents lower at $4.44-3/4 per bushel.
Grain traders were turning their attention to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report next Tuesday, in which the agency will give an update on global supply and demand.
Analysts estimated the USDA will trim its forecasts for U.S. corn ending stocks from November, the poll showed.
Favorable South American corn harvests have also weighed on prices.
Cash markets have firmed.