Corn Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures
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Latest News From Corn Markets
Cornfields that had promised above-average or record yields, prior to being affected, are now more likely to produce average results at harvest.
According to USDA’s latest Crop Progress report, 60% of the U.S. corn crop is rated good to excellent, unchanged from last week. Illinois corn conditions continue to improve each week.
Pro Farmer’s National Estimates reflect Pro Farmer’s view on production and yields. The estimates will be released at 1:30 p.m. CT in a special live event.
Eastern Tour Consultant Mark Bernard shares a midday report from his route through Iowa and Minnesota.
Drought dominated headlines in western Iowa last year during the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, and even as drought continues to be the talk of Iowa this year, fields in some portions of the state produced a different tone.
Eastern Tour Leader Brian Grete shares a midday update on his route through central and west-central Illinois.
Brent Judisch, western Tour consultant, shares some preliminary observations and route results from Nebraska.
“We are fast running out of gas,” says Jerry Gulke. “If we miss these rains, North Dakota and South Dakota probably deteriorates—North Dakota more so. I will be interested to see what Pro Farmer sees.”
Bruce Blythe shares some initial comments and results from his route through South Dakota.
USDA’s August reports came with surprises. From a cut to the corn yield, to the revisions in export demand, the changes fueled prices both Thursday and Friday. So, where does the market go from here? Analysts weigh in.