Corn Plunges to Lowest Level in Seven Weeks

Corn plunges as expected, as it was known if wetter and dryer weather was forecast, the price of a bushel would come under pressure, after a period of consistent gains.

Already a number of corn fields, and other crops, have received almost 2 inches of rain, with other expected to get at least 1.25 inches up to 2.5 inches this week.

Over the next week there is no hot weather expected in a sustainable manner, making it almost perfect growing conditions for corn.

“The market is taking out the weather premium after weekend rains boosted crops in areas that had been dry,” said Greg Grow, the director of agribusiness at Archer Financial Services Inc. “Forecasts this week are wetter and a bit cooler than expected.

Corn futures for December delivery plunged 13.25 cents, or 3.3 percent, to $3.94 a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade, the biggest drop for a most-active contract since the latter part of May.