Corn Popping Higher at Midday

Group 1 - Corn futures have increased by 4 to 5 cents as of Tuesday's midday, with December futures seeing 76 deliveries issued overnight [1] - The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price has risen by 4.5 cents to $4.04 3/4 [1] - Support for corn prices is being driven by threats from Russia to cut off Ukraine from the sea if attacks on Russian-linked vessels continue [1] Group 2 - EIA data for the week ending November 28 is expected to be released on Wednesday, with traders anticipating a potential slight pullback in ethanol production from the previous near-record levels [2] - Current corn prices include December Corn at $4.37 1/2 (up 4 3/4 cents), Nearby Cash at $4.04 3/4 (up 4 1/2 cents), March 26 Corn at $4.49 1/4 (up 4 1/4 cents), and May 26 Corn at $4.57 1/4 (up 4 cents) [2]