CBOT soybeans closed lower as crude oil dragged soybean oil down over 3%, and EPA delay rumors triggered profit-taking. Export inspections at 421k tonnes met expectations, while Brazil's Aug exports rose 3% YoY, offering some demand support.Supply-side: Pro-Farmer estimated US soybean yield at 53.3 bu/acre and production at 4.572 bln bu, both above USDA's Aug forecast, reinforcing bumper crop expectations. However, USDA crop rating fell to 60% (below expectations and prior week), with senescence ahead of normal pace. Bull-bear tug-of-war limited downside, keeping prices range-bound.