date:Aug 20, 2014
d to find a bigger average yield than the US Department of Agriculture estimated in a report last week.
Analysts predicted the USDA, in a weekly report due at 3 p.m. CDT (2000 GMT) on Monday, would keep corn and soya condition ratings steady or cut them slightly due to dryness. However, recent US rains have reduced concerns about dry crops areas, boosting yield potential, Gerlach said. Projections for record-large US corn and soya harvests should pressure crop prices, after corn futures last w