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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.
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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.
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.
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Tommy Grisafi with Nesvick Trading Company says soybeans and meal both saw a short covering bounce after a long string of lower days, while corn made more contract lows.