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Corn Sep '26 (ZCU26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Rallies into the Monday Close as NASS Cuts Ratings

Corn futures were busy shrugging off the overnight losses, with contracts closing 6 to 8 ½ cents higher across most months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price as up 9 3/4 cents at $4.20.

The weekly Crop Progress report showed 90% of the US corn crop silking by August 2, with 43% in the dough stage, 5 percentage points ahead of normal. The crop was also 6% dented. US condition ratings slipped another 2% at 61% in good to excellent condition, as the Brugler500 index were down 5 points to at 356. 

Grain Crushing data from Monday showed 466.71 mbu of corn used for ethanol production in June, down 1.5% from last month and 4.43% larger yr/yr to a record June total. Marketing year production is now 76 mbu above last year at 4.595 bbu. 

Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed corn shipments of 1.885 MMT (74.2 mbu) in the week of 7/30. That was up 22.92% from the week prior and 45.44% above the same week last year. Mexico was the largest destination of... 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
08/31/26 (28 days)
Expiration Date
09/14/26 (42 days)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Sep '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Sep 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
425-0 +5.88%
on 07/06/26
468-0 -3.85%
on 07/24/26
+27-0 (+6.38%)
since 07/02/26
3-Month
406-2 +10.77%
on 06/30/26
492-0 -8.54%
on 05/05/26
-40-4 (-8.26%)
since 05/04/26
52-Week
406-2 +10.77%
on 06/30/26
492-0 -8.54%
on 05/05/26
+9-0 (+2.04%)
since 08/04/25

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Soybeans Push Higher into Monday’s Close

Soybeans were busy firming into the close, as contracts settled 3 to 7 ½ cents higher, with nearby August down 3 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 6 cents at $11.47 1/2....

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4732 (+0.53%)
ZLZ26 : 67.99 (-0.22%)
ZMZ26 : 321.3 (-0.09%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.3234 (+0.34%)
ZSX26 : 1189-2 (-0.25%)
ZSQ26 : 1173-0 (+0.36%)
ZSU26 : 1171-0 (-0.23%)
Corn Rallies into the Monday Close as NASS Cuts Ratings

Corn futures were busy shrugging off the overnight losses, with contracts closing 6 to 8 ½ cents higher across most months. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price as up 9 3/4 cents at $4.20. The...

ZCZ26 : 473-2 (+0.16%)
ZCZ26 : 473-2 (+0.16%)
ZCU26 : 450-2 (+0.22%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3783 (+2.43%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1975 (+2.36%)
Wheat Closes Monday Higher

The wheat complex was higher at the final bell on Monday. Chicago SRW contracts were 10 to 12 1/4 cents higher at the close. KC HRW futures were 9 3/4 to 11 3/4 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring...

KEZ26 : 733-4 (-0.07%)
KEU26 : 717-0 (-0.03%)
MWU26 : 6.9375 (-0.18%)
ZWU26 : 649-6 (-0.19%)
ZWZ26 : 667-4 (-0.26%)
Hogs Give Back Most Of Friday’s gains

Hogs fall back to Friday's lows

Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-08-03

MWU26 : 6.9375 (-0.18%)
ZSX26 : 1189-2 (-0.25%)
XBX26 : 249.00s (+2.57%)
XEU26 : 68.80 (+0.09%)
SWV26 : 469.50s (+1.71%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.2643 (+13.88%)
ZOZ26 : 336-6 (unch)
ZRU26 : 14.190 (+0.11%)
MLZ26 : 232.25s (+1.86%)
Y2U26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ26 : 473-2 (+0.16%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Wheat, Soybean, and Corn Prices Fall to Start a New Month. What to Watch Next.

It’s very likely going to take a U.S. soybean crop weather market scare in August to reignite bullish enthusiasm in soybeans, which then could spill over into better buying interest in wheat and corn....

ZCZ26 : 473-2 (+0.16%)
ZWU26 : 649-6 (-0.19%)
KEU26 : 717-0 (-0.03%)
MWU26 : 6.9375 (-0.18%)
ZSX26 : 1189-2 (-0.25%)
ZCZ26 : 473-2 (+0.16%)
ZSX26 : 1189-2 (-0.25%)
ZWU26 : 649-6 (-0.19%)
KEU26 : 717-0 (-0.03%)
Soybeans On the Higher Side at Midday

Soybeans are posting 1 to 5 1/4 cents gains across the front months on Monday, as products push higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 6 3/4 cents at $11.48. Soymeal futures are up...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4732 (+0.53%)
ZLZ26 : 67.99 (-0.22%)
ZMZ26 : 321.3 (-0.09%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.3234 (+0.34%)
ZSX26 : 1189-2 (-0.25%)
ZSQ26 : 1173-0 (+0.36%)
ZSU26 : 1171-0 (-0.23%)
Wheat Posting Midday Strength

The wheat complex is trading with gains on Monday. Chicago SRW contracts are 12 to 13 cents higher at midday. KC HRW futures are 11 to 12 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring wheat is 8 to 9 cents...

KEZ26 : 733-4 (-0.07%)
KEU26 : 717-0 (-0.03%)
MWU26 : 6.9375 (-0.18%)
ZWU26 : 649-6 (-0.19%)
ZWZ26 : 667-4 (-0.26%)
Corn Bulls Powering through Early Weakness for Midday Gains

Corn futures are trading with 7 to 8 cent gains across most contracts on Monday so far, shrugging off early weakness. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 9 cents at $4.19 1/4. Monday morning’s...

ZCZ26 : 473-2 (+0.16%)
ZCZ26 : 473-2 (+0.16%)
ZCU26 : 450-2 (+0.22%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3783 (+2.43%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1975 (+2.36%)
WRT World Agricultural Supply and Demand August 3

Grain Fundamentals + Trade Ideas

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 470-0
2nd Resistance Point 460-2
1st Resistance Point 454-6
Last Price 450-2
1st Support Level 439-4
2nd Support Level 429-6
3rd Support Level 424-2

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52-Week High 492-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 459-2
Last Price 450-2
Fibonacci 50% 449-1
Fibonacci 38.2% 439-0
52-Week Low 406-2

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