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USDA Crop Ratings Drop Sends Corn Futures Soaring

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Corn futures rebounded sharply on July 28 after the USDA reported a decline in U.S. crop conditions, sparking renewed interest in the grain market.

The good-to-excellent corn rating dropped by four percentage points to 63%, while December corn futures climbed 6.5 cents to $4.8050 per bushel.

A flash export sale of 7.8 million bushels and favorable technical trading also contributed to the rally, which was further boosted by speculation over potential Chinese soybean purchases.

The improved market sentiment comes amid ongoing uncertainty regarding final yield potential due to uneven rainfall patterns.

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