Alexis Maxwell predicts US corn yield will be 182 bushels per acre in 2026, down from 186 in 2025.
“I'm thinking at this point that we could see The US corn yield be a 182 bushels. But, again, we still have a long road of production potential ahead of us.”
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disputableUSDA reports final US corn yield for 2026 crop year; resolves if actual yield matches or falls within reasonable range of 182 bu/acre prediction
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