Grain futures slide as U.S. harvest progress aligns with estimates. 9/22/26

Corn, Soybean, and Wheat futures settled lower as U.S. harvest operations progressed in line with expectations. Corn harvest advanced to 13% complete, up 5% from the previous week, while good-to-excellent crop ratings remained unchanged at 57% — the lowest level for this time of year since 2023. Soybean futures saw two-sided trade before closing lower, with harvest reaching 12% complete. Wet field conditions have slowed progress for both crops in some areas. Wheat futures paced the decline, losing over 9 cents on the day, with the spring wheat harvest now 96% complete and winter wheat planting at 17%. Learn more about trading futures and options at CME Group: https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/agriculture.html #Grains #Futures #Harvest