Corn Rises on Speculation Hot, Dry Weather to Reduce U.S. Crop
Crops west of the Mississippi River might face increased stress as the hottest, driest weather since at least 1995 starts July 18 and extends into August, said Fred Gesser, senior global meteorologist for Planalytics Inc. in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Temperatures may reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 Celsius) beginning July 22, Gesser said.