Corn futures closed lower on Friday, with contracts down 2 to 3 cents. The average cash corn price was $3.76. Harvest progress was smooth this week, with some pressure expected in the coming week. Ukrainian farm union estimates a 3 MMT increase in corn crop for 2025. Argentina’s corn planting is at 20%, up from 12% last week. Dec 25 corn closed at $4.19, down 2 3/4 cents. Nearby cash was $3.76, down 2 1/4 cents. Mar 26 corn closed at $4.35 3/4, down 2 1/4 cents. May 26 corn closed at $4.45 1/4, down 2 1/2 cents.

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