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Corn Mar '20 (ZCH20)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Starts the Week with Strength

Corn futures closed the Monday session slipping back from the highs, rounding out trade with 2 to 5 ½ cent gains. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a nickel at $4.18 ¾.

USDA reported a private export sale of 100,000 MT of corn to Colombia this morning, all for 2026/27.

The weekly Crop Progress report showed 59% of the US corn crop silking by July 19, 5 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average, with 13% in the dough stage. US condition ratings were back down 1% at 67% in good to excellent condition, as the Brugler500 index slipped 1 to at 372. 

The weekly Export Inspections report showed corn shipments of 1.55 MMT (60.7 mbu) in the week of 7/16. That was just a 0.31% drop from the week prior but 57.36% above the same week last year. Shipments for the marketing year are now at 73.77 MMT (2.904 bbu) of corn, which is 25.42% above the same period last year.

NOAA’s 7-day QPF updated forecast shows 1- 2 inches expected in much of NE, MO, an... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Corn
Contract Size
5,000 bushels
Tick Size
1/4 cent per bushel ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
7:00p.m. - 7:45a.m. and 8:30a.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:15p.m.) (Sun-Fri) CST
Exchange
CBOT
Point Value
$50
Margin/Maintenance
$990/900
First Notice Date
02/28/20
Expiration Date
03/13/20 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Mar '20
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
703,349 (+2,556)
798,325 (+29,878)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
482,223 (+4,070)
350,760 (-26,413)
Producers - Long / Short
341,967 (+2,603)
759,067 (+24,625)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
343,455 (-4,073)
21,331 (+1,227)
Managed Money - Long / Short
294,328 (+6,881)
282,967 (-19,479)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
187,895 (-2,811)
67,793 (-6,934)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
361-6 +2.49%
on 02/27/20
388-4 -4.57%
on 03/04/20
-8-6 (-2.31%)
since 02/13/20
3-Month
361-6 +2.49%
on 02/27/20
394-0 -5.90%
on 01/23/20
-10-2 (-2.69%)
since 12/13/19
52-Week
361-6 +2.49%
on 02/27/20
476-0 -22.11%
on 06/18/19
-33-0 (-8.17%)
since 03/13/19

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Corn Starts the Week with Strength

Corn futures closed the Monday session slipping back from the highs, rounding out trade with 2 to 5 ½ cent gains. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a nickel at $4.18 ¾. USDA reported...

ZCZ26 : 473-4 (+0.11%)
ZCZ26 : 473-4 (+0.11%)
ZCU26 : 450-2 (+0.17%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3549 (+1.30%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1784 (+1.18%)
Soybeans Rally on Monday Following More Export Business

Soybeans were in rally mode on Monday, with contracts posting 20 to 23 1/4 cent gains and other contracts 10 ¾ to 18 ¼ cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 23 1/4 cents...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.8906 (+1.99%)
ZLZ26 : 72.46 (+0.46%)
ZMZ26 : 324.5 (+0.22%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.6867 (+2.10%)
ZSX26 : 1228-4 (+0.18%)
ZSQ26 : 1226-0 (unch)
ZSU26 : 1216-0 (+0.04%)
Wheat Slips Back on Monday

The wheat complex was mostly lower on Monday, with winter wheat falling and spring wheat holding up. Chicago SRW contracts were 4 1/4 to 8 3/4 cents in the red at the close. KC HRW futures were down 4...

KEZ26 : 744-4 (+0.74%)
KEU26 : 729-0 (+0.73%)
MWU26 : 6.9400 (+0.25%)
ZWU26 : 677-4 (+0.52%)
ZWZ26 : 695-2 (+0.54%)
Hog Rally Stalls and Retreats

October rallies to new high and pulls back

Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-07-20

MWU26 : 6.9400 (+0.25%)
ZSX26 : 1228-4 (+0.18%)
XBX26 : 252.75s (+2.33%)
XEU26 : 69.39 (-0.06%)
SWV26 : 467.20s (-0.57%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.3693 (+4.45%)
ZOZ26 : 353-4 (+0.64%)
ZRU26 : 13.925 (-0.54%)
MLU26 : 235.25s (+0.21%)
Y2U26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ26 : 473-4 (+0.11%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Could Lean Hogs Be the Next Big Opportunity?

Is the next high-probability trade setting up in October Lean Hogs? From July 22–August 3, October hog futures have finished lower in 14 of the past 15 years (93%). Softening summer demand, expanding...

DBA : 28.02 (+0.65%)
DBC : 29.14 (+0.55%)
HEV26 : 87.725s (-0.26%)
Corn Posting Gains at Monday’s Midday

Corn futures are up 6 to 7 cents across most contracts on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 6 1/2 cents at $4.20 1/2. USDA reported a private export sale of 100,000 MT of corn...

ZCZ26 : 473-4 (+0.11%)
ZCZ26 : 473-4 (+0.11%)
ZCU26 : 450-2 (+0.17%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3549 (+1.30%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1784 (+1.18%)
Wheat Facing Mixed Action at Midday

The wheat complex is mixed on Monday, with winter wheat facing weakness. Chicago SRW contracts are 4 to 5 cents in the red. KC HRW futures are down 4 to 5 cents. MPLS spring wheat is the stronger point...

KEZ26 : 744-4 (+0.74%)
KEU26 : 729-0 (+0.73%)
MWU26 : 6.9400 (+0.25%)
ZWU26 : 677-4 (+0.52%)
ZWZ26 : 695-2 (+0.54%)
Soybeans Rallying with More Export Business

Soybeans are in rally mode on Monday, with gains of 25 to 27 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 26 1/4 cents at $11.92 1/4. Soymeal futures are up $5.30 to $6.50 higher at midday,...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.8906 (+1.99%)
ZLZ26 : 72.46 (+0.46%)
ZMZ26 : 324.5 (+0.22%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.6867 (+2.10%)
ZSX26 : 1228-4 (+0.18%)
ZSQ26 : 1226-0 (unch)
ZSU26 : 1216-0 (+0.04%)
Soybean Meal Prices Are Rising Amid Global Supply Disruptions. How to Trade the Uptrend Here.

December soybean meal futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

ZMZ26 : 324.5 (+0.22%)
ZMZ26 : 324.5 (+0.22%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 377-5
1st Resistance Point 374-1
Last Price 370-6s
1st Support Level 368-5
2nd Support Level 366-5
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 476-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 432-3
Fibonacci 50% 418-7
Fibonacci 38.2% 405-3
Last Price 370-6s
52-Week Low 361-6

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