韩国政府将首次“出借”储备米 粳稻主力合约保持不变

Group 1 - The main contract for japonica rice futures remains unchanged at 2758.00 yuan/ton as of the report date [1] - South Korea is entering the new rice harvest season, leading to a tightening supply and rising rice prices. The government has decided to release reserve rice to stabilize prices [1] - The average retail price of a 20-kilogram bag of rice in South Korea is 58,000 won (approximately 300 yuan), which is over 10% higher than the annual average and approaching the 60,000 won (approximately 310 yuan) price threshold [1] Group 2 - As of the week ending August 10, the good-to-excellent rating for U.S. corn is at 72%, consistent with market expectations, down from 73% the previous week and up from 67% the same time last year [2] - The silking rate for U.S. corn is at 94%, up from 88% the previous week and comparable to 93% last year, with a five-year average of 95% [2] - The wax maturity rate for U.S. corn is at 58%, an increase from 42% the previous week and consistent with last year's figure and the five-year average [2]