CBOT corn futures modestly lower

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended modestly lower on Tuesday, as trade was limited and volume was light ahead of the Christmas Day holiday, brokers said.

For the most part, corn futures generally were little changed as traders squared positions ahead of the end-year holidays, traders said.

CBOT March corn settled the day down 1-1/4 cents at $3.87-1/2 per bushel.

Trade in CBOT grain futures closed early on Tuesday, at 12:05 p.m. CST (1805 GMT), and remain closed on Wednesday in observance of Christmas.