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Corn prices start week with gains, driven by fundamentals

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Jul 22, 2026 Corn Posting Gains at Monday’s Midday Bullish

Jul 21, 2026 Corn Rallying Again Out of the Weekend Bullish

Jul 18, 2026 Corn Holding Steady on Friday AM Trade Neutral

Jul 17, 2026 Corn Extending Strength to Thursday AM Trade Bullish

Jul 15, 2026 Corn Slipping Lower on Tuesday Morning, as Crop Ratings Improve Bearish

Jul 14, 2026 Corn Bulls Getting a Headstart with Monday Morning Rally Bullish

Jul 12, 2026 Corn Rallying Out of Bull Friendly USDA Report Bullish

Jul 09, 2026 Corn Extend Gains to Tuesday Bullish

Jul 08, 2026 Corn Rallies on Monday Bullish

Jul 03, 2026 Corn Extending Gains to Wednesday, Following Post-USDA Report Strength Bullish

Jul 02, 2026 Corn Bulls Gaining Ground Following USDA Reports, with Bullish Stocks Data Bullish

Jul 01, 2026 Corn Dips its Toe Below $4 to Start the Week, with NASS … Bearish

Jun 27, 2026 What Did the June WASDE Report Tell the Corn Futures Market? Bullish

Jun 24, 2026 Corn Ticking Higher to Start Tuesday, as Ratings Remain Steady Bullish

Jun 12, 2026 Corn Slips Off the Highs into Wednesday’s Close Bearish

Jun 11, 2026 Corn Pulls Back to Close Tuesday Mixed Neutral

Jun 10, 2026 Corn Seeing a Modest Recovery on Monday Bullish

Jun 04, 2026 Corn Starting Tuesday with Modest Weakness, Despite Lower Crop Ratings Bearish

Jun 02, 2026 Corn Starting Off June with Steady Trade Neutral

May 30, 2026 Corn Posts Gains on Thursday Bullish

May 20, 2026 Corn Extending Rally to Monday’s Midday on US/China Trade Details Bullish

May 14, 2026 Buy Corn Here If You Agree That Grains Will Be the Next … Bullish

May 13, 2026 Corn Posting Midday Gains on Monday Bullish

May 12, 2026 Corn Poppin Higher Early on Monday Bullish

May 06, 2026 Corn Rally on Monday as Exports Roll Bullish

May 03, 2026 Corn Closes Friday with Gains to Round Out the Week Bullish

May 01, 2026 Corn Holding Firm on Wednesday Bullish

Apr 30, 2026 Corn Gains Extend to Wednesday Morning Trade Bullish

Apr 29, 2026 Corn Closes Higher to Start the Week Bullish

Apr 28, 2026 Corn Starting Monday with Gains Neutral

Corn Extending Rally to Monday’s Midday on US/China Trade Details Yahoo Finance · May 20, 2026 Mixed Buy Corn Here If You Agree That Grains Will Be the Next Commodities to Rocket … Yahoo Finance · May 15, 2026 Bearish Corn Posting Midday Gains on Monday Yahoo Finance · May 13, 2026 Mixed Corn Poppin Higher Early on Monday Yahoo Finance · May 12, 2026 Mixed Corn Closes Friday with Gains to Round Out the Week Yahoo Finance · May 03, 2026 Mixed Corn Starting Monday with Gains Yahoo Finance · Apr 28, 2026 Mixed

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🤖 AI Overview

Corn prices surged this week, driven by favorable fundamentals and weather concerns. Corn futures opened Monday with gains of 5-7 cents, extending a rally that began Friday following the USDA's friendlier-than-expected data. Prices continued to rise, with contracts up 4-7 cents on Wednesday and 5-6.75 cents on Thursday. The sharpest weekly deterioration in U.S. corn conditions in three years, reported on Tuesday, fueled concerns about food inflation. Cash prices also rose, with the CmdtyView national average up 6.75 cents at $4.28.25 by Tuesday. Export sales data and private export sales reports from USDA further supported the rally.

The rally impacted corn producers, traders, and consumers. Corn producers and traders benefited from higher prices. Meanwhile, consumers, including livestock producers and ethanol manufacturers, face increased input costs. The rising prices also have global implications, as countries like Colombia and unknown destinations secured export sales.

Key catalysts to watch include USDA's next crop progress report and weather updates. The weekly Crop Progress report, due out on Monday, July 11, will provide insights into corn's development stage and potential yield. Weather forecasts, particularly for the Midwest, will also be crucial as they can impact crop health and yields. Additionally, traders will watch for any changes in export sales or private export sales reports, which can influence prices.

AI Overview as of Jul 30, 2026

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First SeenAug 05, 2026

Last UpdatedAug 19, 2026

Corn prices start week with gains, driven by fundamentals

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