Corn futures saw a dramatic 30% decline in 2023, marking the steepest drop in a decade as reported by the Chicago Board of Trade CBOT. This significant fall, the most substantial since 2013, overshadowed other grains like wheat and soybeans. They also experienced notable decreases of 21% and 15%, respectively, influenced by inconsistent harvests and […]
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