Crop ratings typically decline through the season, but this year they’ve held mostly steady, increasing talk of record yields. Some private estimates are as high as 186 to 188 for corn and 54 to 55 for soybeans. If ratings stay strong, then larger yield expectations will likely persist, keeping pressure on futures and widening nearby basis.
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