Corn, soybean and wheat futures reached 2026 highs in early March as index trading and the Middle East conflict lifted prices. Corn rose $0.40-0.50 and soybeans $0.50-0.70, while corn exports have slowed as the dollar strengthened.
The article notes a large 2,127 million bushel corn carry and a lower spring insurance guarantee of $4.62.
Middle East conflict and nitrogen cost pressures support grain prices, but a large corn carryout and a stronger dollar limit upside and slow exports.
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