Corn futures posted gains of 1 ¼ to 3 ½ cents across the board on Monday. September futures expired up 1 ¾ cents at $5.12. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3 1/4 cents at $4.87.
The weekly Crop Progress report tallied 86% of the US corn crop dented as of September 13, with 42% listed as mature and harvest at 8% complete. Condition ratings were back up 1 percentage point this week at 57% in good to excellent condition, as the Brugler500 index held steady at 347.
