Update on Trading Hours for CBOT Grain, Oilseed, and Ethanol Futures and Options

Pending CFTC Review, the Exchange plans to extend the afternoon open outcry trading hours in CBOT grain and oilseed futures and options from 1:15 p.m. CT to 2:00 p.m. CT starting June 25, 2012. Specifically, the extended afternoon floor trading hours apply to CBOT Corn, MiniSized Corn, Soybeans, Mini-Sized Soybeans, Wheat, Mini-Sized Wheat, Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil, Rough Rice, and Oats futures and options. In addition, final settlement will move from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on June 25, 2012 in these products as well as in CBOT Ethanol futures and options.

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