Rural commodities plunged on Tuesday as weather conditions in Brazil started to improve. Adding to the negative mood of farm commodities, livestock producers are forcing the government to increase supplies.
Wheat was the top-loser after US livestock producers urged the government to halt an alternative-fuel mandate that is limiting amount of grain allowed to be used as livestock feed.
Corn retreated from a record high on potential increase in supplies in case the US government agrees on livestock producers' demands.
Sugar declined for the first time in three trading sessions as more favorable weather conditions in Brazil are facilitating harvesting.
Coffee plunged 2.22% amid dry and warm weather in Brazil that is likely to push the crop yields up.