Both corn futures and wheat futures have extended their gains from Monday’s & Tuesday’s sharp rallies on the outlook of crop conditions in the Midwest. Corn futures are making new highs currently trading at $3.8425 per bushel, and wheat futures are near their highs at $5.3325 per bushel at the Chicago Board of Trade.
The pace of the winter-wheat harvest has traders concerned because, according to the USDA, only 19% of the crop was harvested as of Sunday – 31% is the five-year average for this time of year. With corn, the USDA has down-graded its crop-rating to 71% (from 73% a week earlier) with a good to excellent condition.
“I understand the torrential rains the Midwest has been experiencing may be impacting these grains,” said Gerry Plotkin, a Senior Market Strategist for R.J. O’Brien in Chicago, sharing his view regarding the fundamental assessment of the corn & wheat futures markets. Plotkin added, “Traders should have all eyes on the June 30th USDA Planting & Stocks report for the grains next direction.”
Corn & wheat futures trend is technically down at this time, but more “sideways” for at least the past two months. The corn futures & wheat markets must be traded with caution until a clearer trend picture unfolds.
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