Soybean futures moved higher as the market reacted to optimism regarding increased purchasing interest from China. While the pace remains behind previous years, the May contract reached 1125'6 amid shifting open interest in the options market. Corn futures also found support, underpinned by export sales increasing 33 percent year over year, despite a reported decline in ethanol production from the EIA. Meanwhile, wheat futures maintained support levels despite a lack of significant fundamental news, with the March contract rising to 536'2. Trader Virginia McGathey notes that while wheat has lagged behind corn and soybeans, new options open interest is beginning to return to the market.