
USDA cut its 2026/27 U.S. corn production estimate by 141 million bushels, lowering yield to 179.6 bushels per acre and reducing projected ending stocks by 91 million bushels. The agency also reported a sale of 312,700 metric tons of U.S. corn to Mexico; U.S. harvest progress was 81%, below the five-year average.
Farmers in Mato Grosso are considering lower-water-use alternatives to safrinha corn, while the article said South American production estimates were unchanged.
The smaller U.S. crop and lower carryout tighten expected corn supply, supporting prices. The reported Mexican purchase adds export demand, although the lower harvest pace and alternative planting choices in Brazil also bear watching.
After 769 past bullish report events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.0%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 747 past bullish report events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.1%), and +0.8% over 20.
After 1,040 past bullish report events, Corn moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.9% to +2.0%), and +0.8% over 20.
After 88 past bullish report events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.1%), and +2.5% over 20.
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