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Corn futures slip ahead of USDA report

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Sentiment
-5
Attention
2
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

Maize futures saw modest losses as traders positioned ahead of the USDA's Crop Production report. The market is weighing favorable crop conditions against expectations of tighter supplies and stronger Brazilian exports.

Agriculture
Event Summary

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 report showed 94% of the US corn crop silking by August 9, with 61% in the dough stage, 6 percentage points ahead of normal, and 16% dented. Condition ratings were steady at 61% good-to-excellent, with the Brugler500 index unchanged at 356. Ahead of Wednesday's Crop Production report from NASS, a Thomson Reuters — Reuters survey of analysts expects yield at 182.4 bushels per acre, production at 15.934 billion bushels, and lower ending stocks. ANEC raised its August Brazilian corn export estimate to 5.17 million metric tons from 4.08 million last week.

Key Actions
60 United States — United States Department of Agriculture reported crop progress
50 Thomson Reuters — Reuters surveyed analysts
40 ANEC estimated exports Brazil
Entities Involved
cmdt
Maize
Maize futures declined slightly on Tuesday, reflecting pre-report positioning and steady crop conditions. The commodity is the central focus of the event.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -5.0
govactor
United States — United States Department of Agriculture
The USDA's Crop Progress report showed steady corn conditions, and its upcoming Crop Production report is the key catalyst for the market. The agency's data directly influences price expectations.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
subs
Thomson Reuters — Reuters
Thomson Reuters — Reuters conducted a survey of analysts, providing market expectations for the USDA's production report. Its estimates help shape market sentiment ahead of the official data.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
cnt
Brazil
Brazil's corn export outlook, as estimated by ANEC, was raised, indicating stronger global supply competition. This could pressure US corn prices.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
ngo
ANEC
ANEC increased its August Brazilian corn export estimate, signaling robust export activity from Brazil. This affects global corn supply dynamics.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Maize related ↔ United States — United States Department of Agriculture
Maize related ↔ Brazil
United States — United States Department of Agriculture related ↔ Thomson Reuters — Reuters
United States — United States Department of Agriculture related ↔ Brazil
United States — United States Department of Agriculture related ↔ ANEC
Thomson Reuters — Reuters related ↔ Brazil
Thomson Reuters — Reuters related ↔ ANEC
Brazil related ↔ ANEC
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