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Corn May '26 (ZCK26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Faces Pressure on Wednesday as Bulls Fight Back into the Close

Corn futures closed 5-6 cents off the early session lows on Wednesday, as contracts still settled 2 ¾ to 3 ½ cents lower, with some deferred higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3/4 cent at $4.15 3/4.  Crude Oil closed the day down $2.51 after a post from President Trump suggested Iran is looking for a ceasefire. He is expected to address the nation later this evening, likely providing some more clarity on the next steps of the conflict. Thursday will be the last trade day for the week as the markets are off for Good Friday.

EIA data from this morning showed ethanol at a total of 1.075 million barrels per day in the week ending on 3/27. That was a 41,000 bpd drop on the week. Stocks saw a 1.179 million barrel draw, mostly in the Midwest and Gulf, to 25.991 million barrels. Exports were up 4,000 bpd to 123,000 bpd, as refiner inputs were 14,000 bpd to 903,000 bpd.

Export Sales data will be out on Thursday, with traders looking for 0.9-1.6 MMT of o... 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
$1,072/975
First Notice Date
04/30/26 (29 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (43 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
729,492 (-9,244)
1,043,714 (+49,355)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
505,346 (+34,014)
129,986 (-29,004)
Producers - Long / Short
387,573 (-4,205)
1,001,091 (+45,439)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
328,861 (-6,562)
29,565 (+2,393)
Managed Money - Long / Short
363,377 (+19,719)
83,747 (-29,023)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
141,969 (+14,295)
46,239 (+19)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
440-2 +3.63%
on 03/04/26
476-0 -4.15%
on 03/09/26
+10-4 (+2.36%)
since 03/02/26
3-Month
426-2 +7.04%
on 01/13/26
476-0 -4.15%
on 03/09/26
+10-6 (+2.41%)
since 01/02/26
52-Week
420-6 +8.44%
on 08/14/25
488-0 -6.51%
on 04/16/25
-14-2 (-3.03%)
since 04/02/25

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ZSPAUS.CM : 10.9945 (+0.40%)
ZLK26 : 67.88 (+1.15%)
ZMK26 : 316.9 (-0.41%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.8934 (+0.09%)
ZSX26 : 1158-4 (+0.26%)
ZSK26 : 1171-6 (+0.28%)
ZSN26 : 1188-0 (+0.30%)
Wheat Collapses Lower on Wednesday

The wheat complex was under pressure on Wednesday, as money was coming off the table. Chicago SRW futures fell back 9 ½ to 18 3/4 cents on the session. KC HRW futures were 12 ¼ to 21 ¾ cents in the...

KEN26 : 632-6 (+0.72%)
KEK26 : 618-0 (+0.69%)
MWK26 : 6.4500 (+0.47%)
ZWK26 : 602-4 (+0.84%)
ZWN26 : 614-0 (+0.86%)
Corn Faces Pressure on Wednesday as Bulls Fight Back into the Close

Corn futures closed 5-6 cents off the early session lows on Wednesday, as contracts still settled 2 ¾ to 3 ½ cents lower, with some deferred higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was...

ZCZ26 : 483-2 (+0.42%)
ZCN26 : 467-2 (+0.48%)
ZCK26 : 456-2 (+0.44%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4214 (-0.05%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1478 (+0.16%)
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Fats and Oils

Fats and Oils - 2026-04-01

RSK26 : 724.30 (+0.81%)
KGK26 : 0.7076s (+1.09%)
ZCK26 : 456-2 (+0.44%)
ZSDAUS-BIW.CM : 4,506,573 (unch)
XSK26 : 3,660 (-1.43%)
CTK26 : 70.86 (+0.14%)
KOM26 : 4,823 (+1.13%)
XUK26 : 2,865 (-1.17%)
XTK26 : 4,612 (-0.52%)
XVK26 : 2,350 (-0.38%)
XXK26 : 8,604 (-1.42%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6905 (+9.04%)
Grain Crushings

Grain Crushings - 2026-04-01

FLK26 : 1.97000s (-1.75%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1478 (+0.16%)
ZCYAUS-BIW.CM : 183.74 (unch)
ZCK26 : 456-2 (+0.44%)
XBM26 : 206.75s (-1.31%)
XEU26 : 72.03 (+0.04%)
XVK26 : 2,350 (-0.38%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
ZCBAUS.CM : -0.3947 (+9.56%)
Soybeans Holding Weaker on Wednesday

Soybeans are showing 1 to 4 cent losses across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 1 ¼ cents at $10.97 3/4. Soymeal futures are up $1.50 to $2.00, with Soy...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.9945 (+0.40%)
ZLK26 : 67.88 (+1.15%)
ZMK26 : 316.9 (-0.41%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.8934 (+0.09%)
ZSX26 : 1158-4 (+0.26%)
ZSK26 : 1171-6 (+0.28%)
ZSN26 : 1188-0 (+0.30%)
Wheat Collapsing on Wednesday

The wheat complex is facing pressure on Wednesday, as money is coming off the table. Chicago SRW futures are falling 19 to 22 cents so far on the session. KC HRW futures are 20 to 22 ½ cents in the red...

KEN26 : 632-6 (+0.72%)
KEK26 : 618-0 (+0.69%)
MWK26 : 6.4500 (+0.47%)
ZWK26 : 602-4 (+0.84%)
ZWN26 : 614-0 (+0.86%)
Corn Off Early Lows But Still Weaker at Midday

Corn futures are down 2 to 4 ½ cents in the front months on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1 cent at $4.13 1/4. Crude Oil is weaker, down $1.56 as the Middle East situation...

ZCZ26 : 483-2 (+0.42%)
ZCN26 : 467-2 (+0.48%)
ZCK26 : 456-2 (+0.44%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4214 (-0.05%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1478 (+0.16%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength just crossed above 50%. The market is indicating support for a bullish trend.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 471-4
2nd Resistance Point 465-6
1st Resistance Point 460-0
Last Price 456-2
1st Support Level 448-4
2nd Support Level 442-6
3rd Support Level 437-0

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52-Week High 488-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 462-2
Last Price 456-2
Fibonacci 50% 454-3
Fibonacci 38.2% 446-4
52-Week Low 420-6

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