Looking back on row crop markets in 2017, strong corn and soybean exports and steadily growing biofuels production met or exceeded expectations, but another year of above-trend corn yields surprised economists and farmers alike.
Demand and corn yields surprise in 2017
Weekly U.S. corn and soybean exports show a strong year for global row crop demand in calendar year 2017. Data source: USDA FAS, Export Sales Reporting as of Dec. 20.
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