Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, says grains markets all closed higher on Thursday as they were oversold and due for a corrective bounce.

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Sam Hudson with Corn Belt Marketing says corn made contract lows again Wednesday as funds continue to sell on record yield estimates from private firms. However, the pressure is about more than just yield.

Greg McBride with Allendale, Inc. says soybeans and wheat saw early strength on Wednesday but the markets have struggled to hold gains with corn making new contract lows again.

USDA reports 73% of the corn crop nationally is in good to excellent condition – a 5% increase over this same time in 2024. Industry analysts believe the Aug. 12 Crop Production report will boost its estimate for the 2025 crop because of the overall favorable growing season.

John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing says funds sold across the grain complex pushing corn to new contract lows again. Corn saw pressure from historically high crop ratings and record yield estimates.

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So far pollination and disease issues are being discounted by the corn market. The key to how low prices could fall is dependent on just how much above 181 the corn yield is and will it show up in the Aug. 12 WASDE ?

Brady Huck with Advance Trading, Inc. says corn continues to grind into new contract lows with a strong crop rating of 73% good to excellent on Monday and StoneX’s record 188.1 bushel yield forecast.

Nebraska grower Brian Herbek says a ‘finishing pass’ can help fill corn ears all the way to their tips with kernels and pack on more starch in the process. Hear more of Herbek’s insights along with David Hula and Randy Dowdy on Breaking Barriers With R&D.