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Commodity

Maize

Tracked across 19 events · 759 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 22, 2026

Sentiment
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Attention
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Events
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Relationships
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Business
Impact: Maize futures experienced losses across various contracts, reflecting a slight downturn in its market price.
Jun 10, 2026 · 7 articles
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Business
Impact: Maize futures declined due to disappointing export sales data and anticipation of the WASDE report.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Impact: Maize futures declined sharply due to improved weather forecasts and falling crude oil prices, with front-month contracts down over 12 cents.
Jul 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Maize futures traded marginally lower on Tuesday, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Maize price fell about a cent to $4.07 3/4. The USDA's Crop Progress…
Impact: Maize futures declined slightly on Tuesday, reflecting pre-report positioning and steady crop conditions. The commodity is the central focus of the event.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
The Government of Kenya, through the Kenya — Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development led by Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, announced plans to import 25 million 90kg bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food…
Impact: Maize is the staple food in Kenya, and the shortfall directly threatens food security. The import plan aims to stabilize maize supply and prices, affecting consumers and farmers.
Aug 19, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Maize farmers are among those who will receive aid under the new Farmer Bridge Assistance program, having also been affected by low crop prices.
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
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Business
Impact: Maize futures fell on easing heat and profit-taking; losses projected to increase in 2027.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Ukraine's agriculture ministry, led by Taras Vysotskyi, cut its grain export forecast for the 2026/27 season by up to 12% to 38-40 million tons, citing Russian attacks on the Ukraine — Odesa port hub. The…
Impact: Maize exports are also reduced, contributing to global supply concerns and potential price increases.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Impact: Maize crops in India are among those facing delayed planting due to reduced monsoon forecasts and unfavorable conditions.
May 08, 2026 · 304 articles
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International
Impact: Global Maize prices edged up due to concerns over fertilizer costs and increased ethanol demand linked to higher energy prices, despite ample global supply.
Apr 03, 2026 · 24 articles
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Business
Impact: The survey indicates that corn break-even prices are expected to rise due to high input costs and the Iran conflict, impacting profitability for corn producers.
Jun 02, 2026 · 7 articles
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Tech
Impact: Maize is one of the crop species identified in the study that can benefit from the newly discovered mechanism of salt tolerance, potentially leading to higher yields in saline soils.
Jun 24, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that global food prices hit a three-year high in July 2026, driven by adverse weather, conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, and disruptions to energy and fertilizer…
Impact: Maize prices have risen, and planting has declined due to higher input costs, affecting supply expectations.
Mar 09, 2018 · 50 articles
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Domestic
On August 21, 2026, the India — Indian National Congress, led by communications chief Jairam Ramesh, demanded an immediate review of the India — India's E20 fuel policy, which mandates a 20% ethanol blend in…
Impact: Maize prices have risen, and maize is used as a feedstock for ethanol, linking it to the policy.
Aug 15, 2026 · 16 articles
6 10
Domestic
Sugar prices in India have surged sharply ahead of the festive season, with retail prices rising from Rs 48.18 per kg on July 20 to Rs 55.70 per kg on August 20, and even higher…
Impact: Maize is increasingly used for ethanol production, reducing the reliance on sugar. Its role in ethanol policy is relevant to the sugar supply debate.
Aug 03, 2026 · 88 articles
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Accidents
Impact: Maize sowing has trailed last year's pace; farmers advised to plant short-duration crops.
Jun 11, 2026 · 82 articles
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Tech
Apr 02, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Apr 24, 2026 · 14 articles
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International
May 07, 2026 · 109 articles
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