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CBOT December corn futures, representing the approaching US crop, fell nearly 7% over an eight-session span ending March 4. Analysts note that large swings in new-crop corn prices are unusual this early in the year.
A sharp drop in deferred corn futures reflects trade-war fears weighing on demand expectations, which tends to lower feed grain costs for buyers in the near term.
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