USDA Reports Bearish Corn Sales, Strong Dollar Weighs on Wheat Markets
USDA reports daily U.S. corn sales of 218,600 MT to Mexico, while Mexico's corn production is expected to fall 3% in 2026 due to drought and high input costs.
The strong U.S. dollar index has been a bearish weight on the wheat markets lately, and Ukraine's winter wheat sowing area for the 2027 harvest could fall by 17% due to export difficulties.
Cash-only marketers are advised to have 70% of expected 2026-crop production sold for harvest delivery, while hedgers should have 60% forward sold on 2026 crop.