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Corn Mar '27 (ZCH27)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn End Thursday on a High Note

Corn futures posted gains to round out Thursday trade, with contracts 1 ¼ to 2 ¼ cents higher at the close and near the intraday highs. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1 1/2 cent at $4.09 3/4.

Export Sales data from USDA showed 116,740 MT of corn for 2025/26. That was a marketing year low and 31.5% below the same week last year.  South Korea was the buyer of 86,100 MT, with 84,300 MT to Colombia. Sales for 2026/27 were tallied at 1.027 MMT, which was on the higher side of the expected 0.7-1.2 MMT. That was slightly below the week prior’s MY high and well below last year. Unknown destinations was the buyer of 490,400 MT, with 151,500 MT to Mexico, and 151,000 MT to South Korea. 

Brazilian corn exports in July totaled 1.943 MMT according to the country’s government data. That was well above the month prior but down 21.16% from the same month last year. ANEC estimates the August export total at 4.08 MMT, which would be a 3.26 MMT drop from last year if... 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
02/26/27 (204 days)
Expiration Date
03/12/27 (218 days)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Mar '27
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
698,210 (-12,126)
902,141 (+52,551)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
493,348 (+1,052)
239,028 (-66,618)
Producers - Long / Short
320,246 (-14,882)
865,651 (+51,263)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
365,961 (+4,909)
24,487 (+3,441)
Managed Money - Long / Short
314,454 (+8,698)
187,678 (-61,365)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
178,894 (-7,646)
51,350 (-5,253)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
463-0 +3.13%
on 07/10/26
507-2 -5.86%
on 07/24/26
+5-0 (+1.06%)
since 07/06/26
3-Month
441-0 +8.28%
on 06/30/26
519-4 -8.08%
on 05/13/26
-25-6 (-5.12%)
since 05/06/26
52-Week
441-0 +8.28%
on 06/30/26
519-4 -8.08%
on 05/13/26
+20-4 (+4.49%)
since 08/06/25

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Corn End Thursday on a High Note

Corn futures posted gains to round out Thursday trade, with contracts 1 ¼ to 2 ¼ cents higher at the close and near the intraday highs. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1 1/2 cent...

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Soybeans Turn Higher into Thursday’s Close, Spurred by Chinese Rumors

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Wheat Falls Lower on Thursday

The wheat complex was lower across the three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW contracts were down 1 1/2 to 11 cents across the board, led by the nearbys. KC HRW futures led the charge lower for the winter...

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Corn Holding Steady at Thursday’s Midday

Corn futures are showing firm trade so far on Thursday, with most contracts holding within a penny of unchanged. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1/4 cent at $4.07 1/4. Export Sales...

ZCZ26 : 462-0s (+0.43%)
ZCZ26 : 462-0s (+0.43%)
ZCU26 : 439-0s (+0.52%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2613 (+0.31%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0853 (+0.35%)
Wheat Back to Falling Lower on Thursday

The wheat complex is lower across the three markets so far on Thursday. Chicago SRW contracts are down 13 to 14 cents in the front months KC HRW futures are leading the charge lower, with contracts down...

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KEU26 : 699-6s (-1.93%)
MWU26 : 6.7100s (-1.83%)
ZWU26 : 631-2s (-1.71%)
ZWZ26 : 650-4s (-1.63%)
Soybeans Slipping Slightly on Thursday

Soybeans are trading with most contracts fractionally to a penny lower on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 1/2 cent at $11.28 1/2. Soymeal futures are up 50 to 70 cents...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.3157 (+0.23%)
ZLZ26 : 67.37s (+0.30%)
ZMZ26 : 316.6s (+0.32%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1793 (+0.25%)
ZSX26 : 1177-6s (+0.26%)
ZSQ26 : 1157-2s (+0.50%)
ZSU26 : 1160-0s (+0.30%)
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ZOZ26 : 328-0s (-1.72%)
ZWU26 : 631-2s (-1.71%)
ZCZ26 : 462-0s (+0.43%)
ZMZ26 : 316.6s (+0.32%)
ZSU26 : 1160-0s (+0.30%)
ZLU26 : 67.74s (+0.03%)
Corn Starting Thursday with Marginal Losses

Corn price action is down 1 to 2 cents early on Thursday. Futures closed down a penny to 5 ¾ cents across most contracts at the Wednesday close, as pressure continues. The front months took the brunt...

ZCZ26 : 462-0s (+0.43%)
ZCZ26 : 462-0s (+0.43%)
ZCU26 : 439-0s (+0.52%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2613 (+0.31%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0853 (+0.35%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 485-1
2nd Resistance Point 481-7
1st Resistance Point 479-5
Last Price 477-4s
1st Support Level 474-1
2nd Support Level 470-7
3rd Support Level 468-5

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52-Week High 519-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 489-4
Fibonacci 50% 480-2
Last Price 477-4s
Fibonacci 38.2% 471-0
52-Week Low 441-0

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