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Corn Sep '26 (ZCU26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Falling Lower on Wednesday

Corn futures are trading with contracts 3 to 4 cents in the red on Wednesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3 3/4 cents to $4.14 1/4. 

NASS Crop Progress data showed the US corn crop at 86% planted as of Sunday, which was 3% ahead of the 5-year average pace of 83%. The crop was also 60% emerged, which is 2 percentage points faster than normal. The only states lagging their average planting pace are KS, MO, NC, OH, and PA. In addition to those, CO, NE, and WI are behind normal for emergence. Condition ratings will be reported next week.

A couple South Korean importers purchased a total of 130,000 MT of corn overnight in private deals.

Jul 26 Corn is at $4.53 3/4, down 3 3/4 cents,

Nearby Cash is at $4.14 1/4, down 3 3/4 cents,

Sep 26 Corn is at $4.61 1/4, down 3 cents,

Dec 26 Corn is at $4.79, down 3 cents,

New Crop Cash is at $4.31 1/2, down 3 cents,

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder... 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
$1,210/1,100
First Notice Date
08/31/26 (96 days)
Expiration Date
09/14/26 (110 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 19, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
757,342 (+14,069)
1,045,967 (+42,738)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
569,689 (-1,109)
211,587 (+24,326)
Producers - Long / Short
343,234 (+8,485)
984,994 (+49,606)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
392,881 (+8,515)
39,746 (-3,937)
Managed Money - Long / Short
430,820 (+14,411)
137,478 (+16,689)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
138,869 (-15,520)
74,109 (+7,637)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
459-0 +0.16%
on 05/27/26
492-0 -6.55%
on 05/05/26
-14-2 (-3.01%)
since 04/27/26
3-Month
452-2 +1.66%
on 03/04/26
492-0 -6.55%
on 05/05/26
+4-0 (+0.88%)
since 02/27/26
52-Week
431-2 +6.61%
on 08/12/25
492-0 -6.55%
on 05/05/26
-0-2 (-0.05%)
since 05/27/25

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ZCU26 : 459-6s (-0.97%)
ZCN26 : 452-4s (-1.09%)
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ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2404 (-0.02%)
ZLN26 : 75.26s (+1.21%)
ZMN26 : 330.6s (+0.61%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1485 (+0.11%)
ZSX26 : 1181-4s (+0.11%)
ZSN26 : 1185-2s (-0.06%)
ZSQ26 : 1184-6s (-0.02%)
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KEU26 : 681-4s (-0.94%)
KEN26 : 669-6s (-0.96%)
MWN26 : 6.8075s (-1.59%)
ZWN26 : 622-4s (-2.05%)
ZWU26 : 635-6s (-1.93%)
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ZSN26 : 1185-2s (-0.06%)
ZLN26 : 75.26s (+1.21%)
ZMN26 : 330.6s (+0.61%)
ZWN26 : 622-4s (-2.05%)
KEN26 : 669-6s (-0.96%)
ZCN26 : 452-4s (-1.09%)
RSN26 : 756.70s (+0.80%)
CLM26 : 107.77s (-0.82%)
MWN26 : 6.8075s (-1.59%)
GFQ26 : 354.625s (+1.48%)
Soybeans Slipping on Wednesday AM Trade

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ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2404 (-0.02%)
ZLN26 : 75.26s (+1.21%)
ZMN26 : 330.6s (+0.61%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1485 (+0.11%)
ZSX26 : 1181-4s (+0.11%)
ZSN26 : 1185-2s (-0.06%)
ZSQ26 : 1184-6s (-0.02%)
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ZCZ26 : 477-4s (-0.93%)
ZCU26 : 459-6s (-0.97%)
ZCN26 : 452-4s (-1.09%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3965 (-1.02%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1304 (-1.14%)
Wheat Falling on Wednesday Morning Despite Drop in Ratings

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KEU26 : 681-4s (-0.94%)
KEN26 : 669-6s (-0.96%)
MWN26 : 6.8075s (-1.59%)
ZWN26 : 622-4s (-2.05%)
ZWU26 : 635-6s (-1.93%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 472-0
2nd Resistance Point 469-2
1st Resistance Point 464-4
Last Price 459-6s
1st Support Level 457-0
2nd Support Level 454-2
3rd Support Level 449-4

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52-Week High 492-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 468-6
Fibonacci 50% 461-5
Last Price 459-6s
Fibonacci 38.2% 454-4
52-Week Low 431-2

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