Corn Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures
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Latest News From Corn Markets
Commodity prices continued to race higher on Thursday, with corn trading the limit higher. Soybeans and wheat also saw prices surge higher with double-digit moves.
Brazil just keeps breaking records. For 2020/21 the country’s soybean production is forecast at a record 4.98 billion bushels, which is up 8.6% from last season’s record crop.
Tuesday was another dynamic day in the grain markets. Soybean futures hit contract highs and nearby corn futures climbed above $6. Clinton Griffiths discovers what’s behind the market moves.
Commodity prices jumped even higher to start the week, with May corn futures topping $6 again Tuesday. Farmers are reporting local elevators posting new crop corn bids over $5, as well. What’s driving the momentum?
May corn futures briefly topped $6 this week. While the futures prices didn’t stay above $6, the strong price signals showed up in both old crop and new crop this week.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s statistics division is conducting a “deep dive” review of how it conducts its quarterly U.S. grain stocks reports, an official said during an online conference on Wednesday.
How has the market rally influenced your grain marketing strategies? Join AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and your farming peers for a lively discussion about the markets.
“U.S. Farm Report” Host Tyne Morgan will join USDA’s Seth Meyer to discuss 2021 crop and acreage expectations.
Between 10% and 20% of yield potential can be lost, if you plant corn in unfavorable conditions.
North Dakota just endured its driest September to March ever on record. On Thursday, Governor Doug Burgum declared a state of emergency due to drought. Farmers are now forced to make tough decisions, early.