
Dec 22 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ticked higher on Monday on reliable demand for U.S. corn and buying across agricultural commodities, analysts said.
U.S. corn export sales have been strong.
Brazil and Argentina are expected to produce a large corn crop, keeping a lid on prices.
There has been little farmer selling in cash markets, merchandisers reported.
A price rally ahead of the Christmas holiday on Thursday has also supported corn futures.
CBOT March corn CH26 settled up 3-1/4 cents at $4.47 per bushel.