Corn futures closed with gains of 2 to 5 cents, ending 7 to 10 cents above early session lows. Cash Corn price averaged $3.79. NASS Grain Crushing report showed 455.82 million bushels used in ethanol production in July. Crop Progress data revealed 90% of US corn in dough stage. USDA reported corn export shipments up 45.58% from last year. AgRural estimates 7% of first crop corn planted in Brazil. Corn prices closed at $4.03, $3.79, $4.23, and $4.40 3/4 for Sep 25, Nearby Cash, Dec 25, and Mar 26 respectively.

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