Corn pushes higher as crops shrivel in heat wave

The price of corn jumped 4 percent Thursday as crops continue to shrivel in a relentless heat wave across much of the country.

December corn futures rose 28.25 cents to end at $7.3225 per bushel. That’s the highest price since August.

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