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Corn Mar '26 (ZCH26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Falling Back on Friday

Corn futures are down 3 to 4 ½ cents in the front months on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 3/4 cents at $3.97. The average close so far this week for December futures has been $4.57. The average close for February is used for the spring base crop insurance price, with last year at $4.70.

Export Sales data shows total corn export commitments at 58.735 MMT, which is 31% above the same period last year. That is now 72% of USDA’s export projection and ahead of the 71% average pace.

USDA’s WASDE will be out next Tuesday, with traders looking for no major changes to the US ending stocks number, with an average trade guess of 2.215 bbu according to a Bloomberg survey. 

StatsCanada data from this morning showed corn stocks at 10.95 MMT as of December 31, down 3.3% from the year prior. 

Mar 26 Corn is at $4.30 1/2, down 4 1/2 cents,

Nearby Cash is at $3.97, down 4 3/4 cents,

May 26 Corn is at $4.39, down 4 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
02/27/26 (21 days)
Expiration Date
03/13/26 (35 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
777,607 (+3,093)
724,691 (+2,868)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
344,781 (+3,205)
379,479 (+6,232)
Producers - Long / Short
462,208 (+8,841)
669,476 (+13,125)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
275,040 (+5,624)
14,856 (+1,115)
Managed Money - Long / Short
213,807 (+910)
294,420 (-73)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
130,974 (+2,295)
85,059 (+6,305)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
417-2 +3.12%
on 01/13/26
448-6 -4.12%
on 01/12/26
-13-6 (-3.10%)
since 01/06/26
3-Month
417-2 +3.12%
on 01/13/26
457-0 -5.85%
on 11/14/25
-12-6 (-2.88%)
since 11/06/25
52-Week
410-0 +4.94%
on 08/12/25
490-6 -12.33%
on 02/20/25
-50-2 (-10.46%)
since 02/06/25

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Shootin' the Bull about unexplainable price action

There are no words for the price action this week.

Soybeans Retreating into Friday’s Midday

Soybeans are falling from the intraday highs by 20+ cents, as contracts are steady to a couple cents higher in the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 1/2 cent higher at $10.47...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.4890 (+0.19%)
ZLH26 : 55.33s (-0.58%)
ZMH26 : 303.6s (+0.13%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1115-2s (+0.27%)
ZSK26 : 1128-6s (+0.24%)
Corn Falling Back on Friday

Corn futures are down 3 to 4 ½ cents in the front months on Friday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 4 3/4 cents at $3.97. The average close so far this week for December futures...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 438-6s (-0.96%)
ZCH26 : 430-2s (-1.09%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.9672 (-1.24%)
Wheat Falling Back on Friday

The wheat complex is trading with midday losses across the three markets on Friday. Chicago SRW futures are trading with 5 to 6 cent losses on Friday. KC HRW futures are down 5 to 7 cents in most contracts....

KEK26 : 543-4s (-1.27%)
KEH26 : 531-2s (-1.35%)
MWH26 : 5.7000s (-0.26%)
ZWH26 : 529-6s (-1.03%)
ZWK26 : 539-0s (-0.92%)
How Are Investments In Grains Doing?

Continuing with my view of commodities as long-term investment opportunities, and the lesson learned to "Own what you know", let's take a look at long-term investments in Grains at the end of January.

$CRSI : 556.09 (+1.13%)
SOYB : 23.01 (+0.22%)
CORN : 17.50 (-0.54%)
WEAT : 20.70 (-0.81%)
$CSWI : 480.10 (+2.38%)
$CRWI : 471.31 (+1.90%)
$CNCI : 402.64 (+1.38%)
$CNSI : 1,047.85 (+1.87%)
Soybean Starting Friday Morning Extending the Week’s Rally

Soybeans are trading with contracts 5 to 6 1/2 cents higher in the front months, with new crop lagging behind. Futures closed 18 to 21 ¼ cents higher on Thursday, with new crop contracts up 7 to 11 cents....

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.4890 (+0.19%)
ZLH26 : 55.33s (-0.58%)
ZMH26 : 303.6s (+0.13%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1115-2s (+0.27%)
ZSK26 : 1128-6s (+0.24%)
Wheat Gains Sneaking into Friday Morning

Wheat is trading with winter wheat contracts higher and spring wheat lower. The wheat complex posted gains across the three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures closed 7 to 9 cents higher in the front...

KEK26 : 543-4s (-1.27%)
KEH26 : 531-2s (-1.35%)
MWH26 : 5.7000s (-0.26%)
ZWH26 : 529-6s (-1.03%)
ZWK26 : 539-0s (-0.92%)
Corn Showing Fractional Losses on Friday Morning

Corn price action is down fractionally to a penny so far. Futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 5 to 6 cents lower. Preliminary open interest was up 4,258 contracts on Thursday, with the roll...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 438-6s (-0.96%)
ZCH26 : 430-2s (-1.09%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.9672 (-1.24%)
Soybean Rally Continues on Thursday

Soybeans closed 18 to 21 ¼ cents higher on Thursday, with new crop contracts up 7 to 11 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 20 cents higher at $10.47. Soymeal futures are $5 to $7.00...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.4890 (+0.19%)
ZLH26 : 55.33s (-0.58%)
ZMH26 : 303.6s (+0.13%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1115-2s (+0.27%)
ZSK26 : 1128-6s (+0.24%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 441-7
2nd Resistance Point 438-7
1st Resistance Point 434-5
Last Price 430-2s
1st Support Level 427-3
2nd Support Level 424-3
3rd Support Level 420-1

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52-Week High 490-6
Fibonacci 61.8% 459-7
Fibonacci 50% 450-3
Fibonacci 38.2% 440-7
Last Price 430-2s
52-Week Low 410-0

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