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Corn Jul '26 (ZCN26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Closes Higher on Friday as CFTC Data Shows Spec Longs Flooding In

Corn futures rounded out the Friday session with contracts steady in some deferreds to 4 ¾ cents higher in the front months as March expired. May closed the week with a 6 ¾ cent gain from on the week. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 4 3/4 cents to $4.24 1/4. Crude oil was up $3.57 at the close.

The weekly Commitment of Traders report from CFTC showed a total of 140,297 contracts of futures and options added to the spec fund net long position in the week ending on March 10. That was the largest Tuesday/Tuesday bull move since May 2019 and took the net position to 193,271 contracts. Producer selling was noted, as commercials added 143,803 contracts to their net short to 477,414 contracts. 

Export Sales data from Thursday brought the marketing year corn export commitments to 66.513 MMT, which is 32% larger than the same period last year. That is 79% of USDA’s export number and near the 80% average pace. Shipments at 41.74 MMT are now 50% of USDA’s numb... 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
06/30/26 (109 days)
Expiration Date
07/14/26 (123 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
736,436 (-1,659)
945,618 (+147,741)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
447,255 (+110,631)
189,474 (-57,091)
Producers - Long / Short
394,147 (-678)
908,203 (+148,324)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
330,822 (+2,411)
25,948 (+2,809)
Managed Money - Long / Short
330,320 (+91,088)
131,516 (-55,473)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
116,935 (+19,543)
57,958 (-1,618)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
442-2 +8.14%
on 02/19/26
487-4 -1.90%
on 03/09/26
+28-2 (+6.28%)
since 02/13/26
3-Month
433-4 +10.32%
on 01/16/26
487-4 -1.90%
on 03/09/26
+23-2 (+5.11%)
since 12/12/25
52-Week
428-4 +11.61%
on 08/12/25
492-0 -2.79%
on 04/16/25
+3-0 (+0.63%)
since 03/13/25

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Corn Closes Higher on Friday as CFTC Data Shows Spec Longs Flooding In

Corn futures rounded out the Friday session with contracts steady in some deferreds to 4 ¾ cents higher in the front months as March expired. May closed the week with a 6 ¾ cent gain from on the week....

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 467-2s (+1.03%)
ZCH26 : 452-4s (+0.95%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2355 (+1.11%)
Wheat Rallies into Friday’s Close

The wheat complex posted double digit gains on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were up 10 to 15 1/4 cents on Friday, with May slipping 3 cents on the week. KC HRW futures closed 11 to 17 ¼ cents in the green...

KEK26 : 630-0s (+2.69%)
KEH26 : 618-6s (+2.87%)
MWH26 : 6.2175s (-0.56%)
ZWH26 : 618-4s (+4.43%)
ZWK26 : 613-6s (+2.55%)
Soybeans Ease Lower into the Weekend

Soybeans rounded out the Friday session with contracts down 2 to 6 ¼ cents across the board, as May still held up for a 24 ½ cent gain. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 2 cents...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.5030 (-0.18%)
ZLK26 : 67.44s (+0.03%)
ZMK26 : 322.7s (+0.78%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1211-0s (-0.16%)
ZSK26 : 1225-2s (-0.16%)
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Corn Pushing Higher on Friday

Corn futures are trading with 1 to 4 cent gains in the front months on Friday. March expires at the close, with another 49 deliveries issued overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 467-2s (+1.03%)
ZCH26 : 452-4s (+0.95%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2355 (+1.11%)
Soybeans Popping Off Early Lows at Midday

Soybeans are showing slight losses on Friday’s midday, as they bounce off the early lows. March expires at the close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 1/4 cent at $11.52 1/4. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.5030 (-0.18%)
ZLK26 : 67.44s (+0.03%)
ZMK26 : 322.7s (+0.78%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1211-0s (-0.16%)
ZSK26 : 1225-2s (-0.16%)
Wheat Rallying on Friday

The wheat complex is trading with double digit gains on Friday. Chicago SRW futures are up 14 to 16 cents so far on the day. KC HRW futures are 19 to 20 cents in the green in the front months. MPLS spring...

KEK26 : 630-0s (+2.69%)
KEH26 : 618-6s (+2.87%)
MWH26 : 6.2175s (-0.56%)
ZWH26 : 618-4s (+4.43%)
ZWK26 : 613-6s (+2.55%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 490-1
2nd Resistance Point 484-3
1st Resistance Point 481-3
Last Price 478-2s
1st Support Level 472-5
2nd Support Level 466-7
3rd Support Level 463-7

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52-Week High 492-0
Last Price 478-2s
Fibonacci 61.8% 467-6
Fibonacci 50% 460-2
Fibonacci 38.2% 452-6
52-Week Low 428-4

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