A marketing analyst says the late start to corn harvest in the Eastern Corn Belt is elevating cash basis.

Angie Setzer, co-founder of the grain marketing firm Consus, tells Brownfield a lot of buyers had expected to start receiving corn by now.

“We’re talking about some of these locations that are well above $5 cash,” she shares.

She says cash premiums vary by location and farmers need to be frequently checking in with buyers if they can deliver.

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