Chicago wheat, soybeans, and corn prices increased due to concerns over lower production in Europe and Europe's lowest usable production estimate in four years. The European Commission reduced its common wheat production forecast for 2024/25 to 116.1 million metric tons from 120.8 million due to hot and dry weather. Despite concerns over Midwest weather affecting U.S. corn and soy crops, recent rainfall and milder forecasts have eased worries. Notably, U.S. export sales for corn and soybeans for the week ended Aug. 22 exceeded analyst expectations.