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Corn Dips on Wet Belt Forecast and Falling Crude as Ethanol Output Climbs Higher

2 min · 21. maj 2026
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https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Corn podcast. Hey there and welcome back to Daily Corn Price Tracker. I am Vanessa Clark, here to walk you through what is happening in the corn market right now. Let us start with prices. US corn futures are currently trading around four dollars and sixty six cents per bushel on the major exchanges. According to Barchart, the national average cash corn price is a little lower, sitting near four dollars and twenty seven cents per bushel. So futures are carrying a modest premium over cash bids at the moment. Yesterday, corn futures came under solid selling pressure. Pro Farmer reports that the nearby July corn contract fell about nine and a half cents, finishing near the daily low. That drop was driven in large part by falling crude oil prices. Weak energy markets often weigh on corn because of the close link between corn and ethanol demand. Energy is not the only factor. A wet weather forecast across much of the United States Corn Belt is adding pressure as well. With a decent portion of the corn crop already planted, traders are factoring in good early moisture and the potential for solid yield prospects, which can be bearish for prices in the short term. On the demand side, the Energy Information Administration shows ethanol output running at about one point one one million barrels per day, up from last week and above year ago levels. Ethanol stocks are nearly steady, and refiners have slightly increased their ethanol use. That is a supportive sign for corn demand, even as export demand stays a bit sluggish and traders watch for any fresh buying from major importers like China. Here are your quick takeaways. One, futures around four sixty six, cash near four twenty seven. Two, lower crude oil and good planting progress are pressuring prices. Three, ethanol demand is firm, helping to put a floor under the market. That is it for today’s Daily Corn Price Tracker. I am Vanessa Clark. Thanks for listening, make sure you subscribe, and tune in next time for your quick update on corn prices and market trends. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r

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Corn Belt Calm: July Futures Hover as Good Weather Keeps Rallies in Check

https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Corn podcast. Hey there, corn watchers, and welcome back to the Daily Corn Price Tracker. I am your host, Vanessa Clark, here to break down the latest corn market news and today’s corn prices in a clear, friendly way you can use. Let us start with where corn is trading. According to the American Ag Network’s early morning market analysis from AgMarket Net, July corn futures are starting the session a few cents lower, with nearby trade hovering around the low four dollar teens per bushel, and December corn showing support in the mid four dollar forty range and resistance up near four dollars fifty nine. Pro Farmer reports that July corn recently closed around four dollars seventeen and a half, down about three and a half cents on the day but still up a few cents for the week. So what is driving today’s corn price action? Analysts point to very good growing conditions across much of the Corn Belt and extended forecasts into early July without major weather threats. That is keeping a lid on big rallies because traders are feeling more comfortable about overall U S corn production. At the same time, the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady has pushed the U S dollar higher, which can pressure grain exports and weigh on corn futures. Here are a few practical takeaways if you are marketing corn right now. First, be aware of those support and resistance levels on the July and December contracts. Many traders expect July corn to consolidate in roughly a four dollars five to four dollars twenty five range as we head toward the key June thirtieth government report. Second, with good crop conditions and a three day holiday weekend, some funds are taking risk off the table, which can add to short term volatility. For farmers and corn buyers, this is a good time to review your marketing plan, consider scaling in small sales near the top of the current range, and stay tuned to weather and acreage data that could quickly shift corn prices. That is it for today’s Daily Corn Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe, share this with a friend who follows grain markets, and tune in next time for your quick update on the latest corn prices and corn market news. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r

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https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Corn podcast. You are listening to the Daily Corn Price Tracker. I am Vanessa Clark, and today we are talking about the latest corn price action and what it means for your marketing decisions. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Minneapolis Daily Grain Report, the Chicago Board of Trade July twenty twenty six corn futures closed yesterday at four dollars and thirteen and three quarter cents per bushel. The September twenty twenty six contract settled around four dollars and twenty two and a half cents, and December twenty twenty six corn closed near four dollars and forty two and a half cents per bushel. Farm Progress also shows nearby July corn trading just above four dollars and thirteen cents, with new crop contracts carrying a modest premium. So what does that mean for you if you are watching daily corn prices? First, we are still firmly in a four dollar range on the board, which keeps margin pressure on many producers. Second, that small carry from July to December tells you the market is not paying a big incentive to store grain long term. If you have old crop corn in the bin, this is a good time to review your cash bids, local basis levels, and storage costs. Here is a simple actionable checklist for today. One, call or check online bids from at least two local elevators or ethanol plants and compare basis to the board futures price. Two, if your on farm storage is tight, consider scaling out sales in small increments instead of waiting for a big rally. Three, write down a target price for both old crop and new crop corn so you are ready to act when the market hits your numbers. That is it for today on the Daily Corn Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe, and tune in next time for your latest corn market update and daily corn price analysis. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r

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Kernels of Truth: July Corn Holds Firm as Midwest Weather Keeps Traders Guessing

https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai This is your Corn podcast. Good morning and welcome to Daily Corn Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Here is your corn market update for today. The current trading price for corn is about 4 dollars and 15 and a half cents per bushel for the July corn contract, according to recent market reports. That puts corn a little firmer on the day after a session that saw bargain buying and short covering support prices. The big story in the corn market right now is weather. Traders are still watching strong growing conditions across much of the Midwest, and that has kept a lid on prices. At the same time, corn has shown some resilience even as energy prices have moved lower, which tells us the market is still finding buyers on dips. For anyone following corn prices for farm planning, feed costs, or grain marketing, the key takeaway is this: corn is still trading in a weather driven market, and price swings can happen quickly when forecast changes hit the screen. If you are a livestock producer, this is a good time to keep an eye on feed coverage. If you are a grain seller, it may be worth watching for small rallies to price a portion of old crop or new crop bushels rather than waiting for a major breakout. I am Vanessa Clark, and this has been your Daily Corn Price Tracker. Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe, and tune in next time for your latest corn price update. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Check out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipai For some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4r

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