In 99th year, Ag Outlook Forum presents in-person/virtual hybrid.

Drought, lower stocks offset higher planted area.

Specifically mentions Mexico’s proposed biotech corn ban.

Moisture picture remains rough in Plains.

But Colorado, Oklahoma crops improve.

NASA Harvest also shows sizable portion inaccessible due to war.

More precipitation needed to replenish short moisture banks.

Worst conditions in dry central, southern US Plains.

US exporters seek trains to augment restricted barge capacity.

Freight rates lower bar barges; rail strike still possible.