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Corn Dec '26 (ZCZ26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Feeling Modest Pressure at Tuesday’s Midday

Corn futures are trading with most contracts fractionally lower so far on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3/4 cent at $4.07 1/4.

Monday’s Crop Progress report showed 94% of the US corn crop silking by August 9, with 61% in the dough stage, 6 percentage points ahead of normal. The crop was also 16% dented. US condition ratings were steady this week at 61% in good to excellent condition, as the Brugler500 index was also unchanged at 356. Deterioration was noted in ND (-26), MI (-13), MN (-8), WI (-7), IA (-6), SD (-3). Some improvement was seen in IN (+4), KS (+5), NE (+8), and TN (+1).

Ahead of Wednesday’s Crop Production report from NASS, a Reuters survey of analysts shows expected yield at 182.4 bushels per acre, with a range of 180.5 to 184.8 bpa. Production is estimated at 15.934 bbu, as harvested acres are expected to be trimmed by 76,000 acres. Ending stocks are seen at 1.999 bbu for old crop, down 21 mbu from last month. New crop sto... 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
11/30/26 (111 days)
Expiration Date
12/14/26 (125 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 4, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
692,874 (-5,336)
901,219 (-922)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
480,857 (-12,491)
225,789 (-13,239)
Producers - Long / Short
327,115 (+6,869)
863,314 (-2,337)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
349,629 (-16,332)
21,775 (-2,712)
Managed Money - Long / Short
309,717 (-4,737)
164,896 (-22,782)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
171,140 (-7,754)
60,893 (+9,543)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
456-6 +0.82%
on 07/14/26
492-0 -6.40%
on 07/24/26
-0-4 (-0.11%)
since 07/10/26
3-Month
425-6 +8.16%
on 06/30/26
506-4 -9.08%
on 05/13/26
-37-2 (-7.48%)
since 05/11/26
52-Week
425-6 +8.16%
on 06/30/26
506-4 -9.08%
on 05/13/26
+10-4 (+2.33%)
since 08/11/25

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ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2573 (-0.92%)
ZLZ26 : 68.12s (-1.48%)
ZMZ26 : 310.9s (-0.22%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.0983 (-0.89%)
ZSX26 : 1168-6s (-0.91%)
ZSQ26 : 1147-4s (-0.89%)
ZSU26 : 1151-4s (-0.88%)
Corn Feeling Modest Pressure at Tuesday’s Midday

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ZCZ26 : 460-4s (-0.27%)
ZCZ26 : 460-4s (-0.27%)
ZCU26 : 436-6s (-0.34%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2572 (-0.16%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0676 (-0.29%)
Wheat Facing Early Tuesday Weakness

Wheat is showing 3 to 5 ½ cent losses so far on Tuesday AM trade. The wheat complex posted mixed trade on Monday, with winter wheats holding firm and spring wheat slipping lower. Chicago SRW contracts...

KEZ26 : 716-0s (-2.09%)
KEU26 : 699-2s (-2.00%)
MWU26 : 6.5925s (-1.60%)
ZWU26 : 630-2s (-1.60%)
ZWZ26 : 648-2s (-1.67%)
Soybeans Slipping on Tuesday Morning

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ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2573 (-0.92%)
ZLZ26 : 68.12s (-1.48%)
ZMZ26 : 310.9s (-0.22%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.0983 (-0.89%)
ZSX26 : 1168-6s (-0.91%)
ZSQ26 : 1147-4s (-0.89%)
ZSU26 : 1151-4s (-0.88%)
Corn Continues to Coil Ahead of USDA Data

Corn is showing very little price movement so far on Tuesday morning, with contracts fractionally lower. Futures closed out the Monday session with contracts down ¾ to a penny higher across the board....

ZCZ26 : 460-4s (-0.27%)
ZCZ26 : 460-4s (-0.27%)
ZCU26 : 436-6s (-0.34%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2572 (-0.16%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0676 (-0.29%)
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ZCZ26 : 460-4s (-0.27%)
CLU26 : 83.43 (+1.58%)
ZLZ26 : 68.12s (-1.48%)
KEZ26 : 716-0s (-2.09%)
ZSX26 : 1168-6s (-0.91%)
HOU26 : 4.2728 (+1.98%)
GCZ26 : 4,429.4 (+0.22%)
ZWZ26 : 648-2s (-1.67%)
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ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2573 (-0.92%)
ZLZ26 : 68.12s (-1.48%)
ZMZ26 : 310.9s (-0.22%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.0983 (-0.89%)
ZSX26 : 1168-6s (-0.91%)
ZSQ26 : 1147-4s (-0.89%)
ZSU26 : 1151-4s (-0.88%)
Corn Holds within a Penny of Unchanged on Monday

Corn futures closed out the Monday session with contracts down ¾ to a penny higher across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down ½ cent at $4.08. USDA reported a private export...

ZCZ26 : 460-4s (-0.27%)
ZCZ26 : 460-4s (-0.27%)
ZCU26 : 436-6s (-0.34%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2572 (-0.16%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0676 (-0.29%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 470-6
2nd Resistance Point 467-4
1st Resistance Point 464-0
Last Price 460-4s
1st Support Level 457-2
2nd Support Level 454-0
3rd Support Level 450-4

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52-Week High 506-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 475-5
Fibonacci 50% 466-1
Last Price 460-4s
Fibonacci 38.2% 456-5
52-Week Low 425-6

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