• Removal of Majority Condition of Force Majeure Declaration at Corn and Soybean Shipping Stations

      • To
      • Members, Member Firms and Market Users
      • From
      • Market Regulation Department
      • #
      • S-7913
      • Notice Date
      • 11 May 2017
      • Effective Date
      • 11 May 2017

    • On May 4, 2017, The Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. (“CBOT” or “Exchange”) declared a condition of Force Majeure for Corn and Soybean shipping stations because a majority of the Exchange approved regular facilities on the Illinois River were unable to load due to high water levels and/or flooding. (See SER-7910). 

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