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Traders Anticipate Corn Yield Drop, Futures May Rise

12/16/2025

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The U.S. markets await the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) update on corn yields.
Economist Naomi Blohm noted traders expect a downward yield revision.
A downward revision could lift corn futures above $4.50, potentially to $5.
Despite ample supplies, domestic demand remains strong, particularly for ethanol.
Ethanol consumes about one-third of U.S. corn, totaling roughly 5.5 billion bushels.

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Story summary

The U.S. markets await the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) update on corn yields.
Economist Naomi Blohm noted traders expect a downward yield revision.
A downward revision could lift corn futures above $4.50, potentially to $5.
Despite ample supplies, domestic demand remains strong, particularly for ethanol.
Ethanol consumes about one-third of U.S. corn, totaling roughly 5.5 billion bushels.