The price drop followed a report released October 9 that defied the consensus of most analysts, who had predicted a cut in the outlook. The sudden shift in supply projections pressured the value of the top American crop lower across trading sessions.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Corn Futures Fall 4.8% After USDA Raises Crop Yield Forecast
Commodities11 days ago
Market analysts were caught off guard on Thursday when federal grain projections were revised upward. Corn futures fell as much as 4.8% after the US Department of Agriculture increased its expectations for both the yield and total production of the crop.
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