Corn Prices Rise on U.S.-China Trade Commitments and Strong Planting Progress
Corn futures rallied as contracts closed higher across most 26/27 contracts, driven by a recent White House fact sheet indicating China's commitment to purchasing at least $17 billion annually in U.S. agricultural products from 2026 through 2028. The USDA reported that the corn crop is ahead of schedule with planting and emergence rates above average.
Topics: corn futures trading NASS crop progress US-China trade