Corn prices showed fractional gains on Monday, with December futures closing the week up 3 cents. USDA’s updated Crop Production report revealed a corn yield of 186 bpa, slightly lower than expected. World corn ending stocks were estimated at 281.34 MMT, with China’s reduced numbers offsetting the US figures. AgRural reported Brazilian first corn crop planting at 85%. Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.30 1/4, down 11 1/4 cents, while Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.44, down 11 1/2 cents. On Monday, the cash price was $3.91 1/2 down 11 cents.

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