Corn Prices Slump Amid Heat and Drought Concerns
Corn prices declined by 1.5 cents to $5.35.25 per bushel as of 9 am CT on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The USDA Crop Progress report is expected to reflect lower corn and soybean conditions due to persistent heat in the Corn Belt and southern plains.
Kluis Commodity Advisors' managing director Al Kluis anticipates a negative impact on yields, particularly in the southern plains where farmers had already anticipated a smaller crop.