Corn Rallies Slightly on Export Data, IA Dryness

Rainfall in IA, even in recent weeks, has simply not caught up seasonal norms, and the 10-day outlook again lacks rainfall across the driest areas. Funds maintain a modest net long position (84,000 contracts as of Tuesday), but as trade estimates center around 161-165 Bu/Acre, downside risk remains limited. Official June shipment data was a…

Afternoon Weather Update

Wet South/Dry North into mid-August: The  forecast is little changed from prior runs, and still features a dominating low pressure Trough aloft Eastern Canada and Great Lakes. This Trough will reach southward as far as the S Midwest/N Delta region, which will act to promote very active rainfall across the Southern US, but limited rainfall…