# What is the corn supply truth? - High Plains Journal

> Corn futures have consolidated in a narrow range while cash basis levels are rising sharply. Low test weights, below-normal yields and high moisture are tightening supply, with the author suggesting yields may be closer to 165 bushels per acre than USDA's 168.

- Date: 2020-01-31 · published 2020-01-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/55096-what-is-the-corn-supply-truth-high-plains-journal
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Strong cash basis and tight physical supply signal firmer corn prices for feed buyers despite flat futures.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: bullish ▲

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CORN | 2018-03-19 | [Corn, wheat cash bids mixed while sorghum, beans higher - High Plains Journal](https://feedsoft.ai/events/10257-corn-wheat-cash-bids-mixed-while-sorghum-beans-higher-high-plains-journal.md) | -1.2% | +2.7% |
| CORN | 2026-04-11 | [Soybeans up and corn down in planting report - High Plains Journal](https://feedsoft.ai/events/19799-soybeans-up-and-corn-down-in-planting-report-high-plains-journal.md) | +1.7% | +3.2% |
| CORN | 2025-04-18 | [Corn exports up and China buys tariffed soybeans - High Plains Journal](https://feedsoft.ai/events/14673-corn-exports-up-and-china-buys-tariffed-soybeans-high-plains-journal.md) | -0.1% | -5.5% |
| CORN | 2025-02-07 | [Mixed fundamentals ahead for corn prices - High Plains Journal](https://feedsoft.ai/events/11096-mixed-fundamentals-ahead-for-corn-prices-high-plains-journal.md) | +1.5% | -6.3% |
| CORN | 2019-02-04 | [Breaking down the friendly corn fundamentals: 5 facts you need to know - High Plains Journal](https://feedsoft.ai/events/60637-breaking-down-the-friendly-corn-fundamentals-5-facts-you-need-to-know-high.md) | -1.0% | -0.8% |

## Sources

- hpj.com: https://hpj.com/2020/01/31/what-is-the-corn-supply-truth/

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