date:Jul 09, 2014
Weather forecasts maintained hope for US corn production prospects as crops entered the key pollination period in historically strong condition, with soybeans and spring wheat seen thriving too.
An outlook for temperatures to remain below average throughout the Midwest over the next 10 days sets the stage for excellent pollination conditions, said Paul Georgy, president of Chicago broker Allendale.
If the forecast comes true it would make it the fourth coolest pollination period since 1980.
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