Corn futures are trading with 6 to 8 cent gains across most contracts on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up another 7 3/4 cents at $4.70 1/4.
Weekly Crop Progress data showed 86% of the US corn crop in the dough stage by August 23, with 45% dented and 6% listed as mature. Condition ratings were down 3% this week at 57% in good to excellent condition, as the Brugler500 index was down 5 points to 348. Ratings in ND (-22) took a dive, with KS (-5), NE (-6), OH (-10), SD (-2), and MN/IL (-1) all seeing a drop.
Brazilian corn acreage is estimated at 23.3 million hectares (57.58 million acres) for 2026/27 according to Agroconsult, up 3.1% from last year if realized.
Sep 26 Corn is at $4.99 1/4, up 7 3/4 cents,
Nearby Cash is at $4.70 1/4, up 7 3/4 cents,
Dec 26 Corn is at $5.21 1/2, up 6 cents,
Mar 27 Corn is at $5.36 1/2, up 6 1/4 cents,
New Crop Cash is at $4.73 1/2, up 7 1/2 cents,
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