Chicago corn futures lost more ground on Tuesday as prices fell for a third session running, with dry weather in the U.S. grain belt expected to facilitate crop planting, reportsSuccessful Farming.
Wheat and soybean prices, meanwhile, edged higher.
美国农业部表示,美国折线rs were able to plant 4% of their intended corn acreage as of Sunday, below the range of analyst estimates in a Reuters poll.
In a report released on Monday, the USDA said corn planting progress was up from 2% a week earlier and ahead of the five-year average of 3%.