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Corn Dec '26 (ZCZ26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Rallies on Wednesday

Corn futures posted 4 ¾ to 8 ¼ cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 8 1/2 cents at $4.14 3/4. 

Some premium may have been put in the market as rain is expected over the next week in the central and eastern Corn Belt following recent precip, though it is still early to be talking major planting delays.

EIA data showed ethanol production at 1.12 million barrels per day in the week of 4/10, a 4,000 bpd increase from the week prior. Stocks saw a build of 646,000 million barrels to 26.699 million barrels. Exports dropped 122,000 barrels per day from the week prior to 81,000 bpd, as refiner in puts were down 20,000 bpd to 875,000 bpd.

Export Sales data will be released on Thursday morning, with traders looking for corn business for old crop at 0.8-1.8 MMT, with new crop at 0-150,000 MT.

May 26 Corn  closed at $4.51 1/4, up 8 1/4 cents,

Nearby Cash  was $4.14 3/4, up 8 1/2 cents,

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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
$1,072/975
First Notice Date
11/30/26 (229 days)
Expiration Date
12/14/26 (243 days)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Dec '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
735,945 (-9,299)
968,914 (-49,973)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
459,961 (-28,798)
169,142 (+15,140)
Producers - Long / Short
395,241 (-7,694)
924,731 (-50,564)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
325,085 (-2,884)
28,564 (-688)
Managed Money - Long / Short
311,210 (-33,558)
100,234 (+13,418)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
148,751 (+4,760)
68,908 (+1,722)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
469-2 +1.86%
on 04/10/26
498-0 -4.02%
on 03/23/26
-13-4 (-2.75%)
since 03/13/26
3-Month
446-2 +7.11%
on 01/16/26
498-4 -4.11%
on 03/09/26
+31-2 (+6.99%)
since 01/15/26
52-Week
440-6 +8.45%
on 08/06/25
498-4 -4.11%
on 03/09/26
+6-0 (+1.27%)
since 04/15/25

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Corn Rallies on Wednesday

Corn futures posted 4 ¾ to 8 ¼ cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 8 1/2 cents at $4.14 3/4. Some premium may have been put in the market...

ZCZ26 : 478-0s (+1.59%)
ZCN26 : 460-4s (+1.77%)
ZCK26 : 451-2s (+1.86%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3862 (+1.78%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1374 (+2.12%)
Wheat See Marginal Strength on Wednesday

The wheat complex posted marginal gains on Wednesday with contracts higher across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally to 3 cents higher. KC HRW futures saw 2 ¼ to 3 ¼ cent gains....

KEN26 : 638-4s (+0.35%)
KEK26 : 625-4s (+0.44%)
MWK26 : 6.3950s (+0.24%)
ZWK26 : 593-6s (+0.30%)
ZWN26 : 601-6s (+0.08%)
Soybeans Post Strength on Wednesday

Soybeans were in rally mode on the midweek session, with contracts 9 to 11 cents higher at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 11 cents at $11.01 3/4. Soymeal futures were...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.0091 (+0.87%)
ZLN26 : 67.31s (+1.65%)
ZMN26 : 331.2s (+1.19%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.8723 (+0.98%)
ZSX26 : 1154-4s (+0.92%)
ZSK26 : 1167-0s (+0.78%)
ZSN26 : 1183-2s (+0.90%)
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Soybeans are in rally mode, with contracts 10 to 12 cents higher so far. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 11 cents at $10.91 1/4. Soymeal futures are $2.70 to $3.30 high on the day,...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.0091 (+0.87%)
ZLN26 : 67.31s (+1.65%)
ZMN26 : 331.2s (+1.19%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.8723 (+0.98%)
ZSX26 : 1154-4s (+0.92%)
ZSK26 : 1167-0s (+0.78%)
ZSN26 : 1183-2s (+0.90%)
Wheat Holding Firm on Wednesday

The wheat complex is reverting from early weakness to post marginal midday gains. Chicago SRW futures are fractionally to 2 cents higher. KC HRW futures is showing 1 to 3 cent gains at midday. MPLS spring...

KEN26 : 638-4s (+0.35%)
KEK26 : 625-4s (+0.44%)
MWK26 : 6.3950s (+0.24%)
ZWK26 : 593-6s (+0.30%)
ZWN26 : 601-6s (+0.08%)
Corn Rallying on Wednesday

Corn futures are trading with 7 to 8 ¼ cent gains in the front months on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 8 1/2 cents at $4.14 1/2. Some premium may be going in the market...

ZCZ26 : 478-0s (+1.59%)
ZCN26 : 460-4s (+1.77%)
ZCK26 : 451-2s (+1.86%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3862 (+1.78%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1374 (+2.12%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 489-5
2nd Resistance Point 484-1
1st Resistance Point 481-1
Last Price 478-0s
1st Support Level 472-5
2nd Support Level 467-1
3rd Support Level 464-1

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52-Week High 498-4
Last Price 478-0s
Fibonacci 61.8% 476-4
Fibonacci 50% 469-5
Fibonacci 38.2% 462-6
52-Week Low 440-6

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