
CHICAGO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures climbed on the brisk pace of export sales with gains in crude oil lending background support.
CBOT March corn CH26 settled up 6-1/2 cents at $4.30-1/2 per bushel.
Weekly U.S. export sales for 2025/26 delivery were 4 million metric tons, exceeding analysts' expectations of 1.9 million to 3.1 million tons. EXP/CORN
Large corn sales kept the focus on brisk export pace.
Gains in crude oil lent background support to grains and soybeans, traders said.