Profit taking by the funds was the motivating factor in the corn market as they reduced their short position to end the week, month and quarter. December, March and May corn all ended the week 9 cents higher. The funds reduced their short position in corn by 30,000...
Corn had a firmer week and continued to move higher following the previous week’s USDA report. With daily reports of slightly lower yields coming from the Pro Farmer tour, traders began to reduce their short position. September corn ended the week 4 cents higher while...
The corn market made new contract lows following Tuesdays WASDE report but managed to bounce off the mat and end the week on a strong note. September futures ended 1 cent higher for the week while December and March futures ended unchanged. The funds ended the week...
Corn chopped around last week as weather forecasts continue to look non-threatening ahead of next week’s USDA report. September corn lost 6 cents on the week while December and March futures closed 5 cents lower. December futures managed to break below the $4...
Corn continued to grind lower last week with favorable weather, crop conditions and traders’ confidence in a record US crop as we enter August. September futures closed 10 cents lower while December and March futures closed 8 cents lower last week. The funds ended the...
Last week was a slower and lower week in the corn markets as rains fell across the Midwest to excessive heat concerns. December and March futures ended the week 9 cents lower while May futures closed 8 cents lower. The funds ended the week short 139,763 corn and 2,891...
