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QuantCube Technology Launches Advanced Agricultural Yield Forecasts for Key Commodities

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QuantCube Technology, specialists in alternative macroeconomic data, has introduced a series of four QuantCube Agricultural Yield Forecasts, offering early estimates for corn, soybean, wheat, and rice yields on regional, national, and global scales. Utilising proprietary models together with agricultural expertise, these forecasts provide daily yield predictions four months ahead of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) forecasts, with an average accuracy of 92%,

Quantcube’s approach leverages real-time meteorological data with the company’s own Vegetation Index, which provides an accurate view of the overall wellness of key crop groups throughout their development.  Aimed at financial institutions, commodity traders, and governmental bodies, QuantCube’s coverage now extends to over 20 countries.

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