Soybean futures rose on optimism about a government shutdown ending, with traders now focused on Friday's market report for crucial data on exports and yields. The January contract saw a $0.12 gain to $11.29, and March reached $11.37.75. Corn futures remained steady, supported by record ethanol production last week. Traders are looking for key yield numbers and demand figures in the upcoming report. January corn was up $0.02.75 to $4.30. Open interest in Corn futures saw a shift from the call side to the put side, a common part of hedging programs. Wheat futures rebounded, aided by China's first, though light, purchase in a year, which helped reverse a sharp two-day decline. December Wheat futures were up $0.09 to $5.36.75.