Aug 03, 2026

Weather pressures grain markets

Posted Aug 03, 2026 7:02 PM

By: NATHAN STUEDLE

Favorable weather continues to pressure grain markets as traders look ahead to USDA’s August supply and demand reports.Corn and soybean futures moved lower late last week, as forecasts called for timely rainfall and moderate temperatures across much of the Midwest during critical stages of crop development. Analysts say improving weather has increased expectations for another strong U.S. harvest, weighing on prices despite steady export demand.