IGC maintains 2025/26 world corn and wheat crop forecasts

IGC maintains 2025/26 world corn and wheat crop forecasts

Larger U.S. crop offset by reductions elsewhere

The International Grains Council on Thursday maintained its forecast for 2025/26 global corn production with a slightly improved outlook for crops in the United States offset by downward revisions for Hungary and Romania.








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IGC raises world crop projections

If realized, the world wheat crop will the second largest on record

Projected worldwide wheat, corn and soybean production in 2023/24 was raised by the International Grains Council in its latest update, with better-than-expected corn yields in the United States and larger Black Sea wheat crops behind the adjustment.