
Trading in the corn market in April is shaping up to be busy, with the latest United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) World Agriculture Supply Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, the recent Commitment of Traders (COT) report, planting season trends, and trade policy shifts all in play. For traders and hedgers, these factors offer clues on positioning themselves. This article breaks down the key points and ends with actionable steps to make sense of the market through the planting season.