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Corn Dec '26 (ZCZ26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Closes Mixed on Tuesday with Front Month Weakness

Corn futures were mixed on Tuesday, with nearbys through September 2027 down 1 to 2 ¼ cents lower and deferreds fractionally to 2 ¼ cents higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 3/4 cents at $3.79 1/4. 

USDA reported a private export sale of 100,000 MT of corn to Mexico, with 30,000 MT for old crop and 70,000 MT for new crop.

Monday’s Crop Progress report showed 97% of the US corn crop emerged by June 21, matching the 5-year average. The crop was also 5% silking, 2 points ahead of normal. US condition ratings were 68% in good to excellent condition, steady with the previous week, as the Brugler500 index unchanged at 373. By state, IN was up 17 points, with KS up 1, as MO ratings improved 5 points, and NE up 9. Deterioration was noted in IL (-7), IA (-5), MN (-4), ND 9(-1), and OH (-14),

On Monday, President Trump indicated unfrozen Iranian funds will be used to buy US ag products, including corn. Iranian corn imports in 2025/26 were 9.5 MM... 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
11/30/26 (159 days)
Expiration Date
12/14/26 (173 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 16, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
844,424 (-4,262)
876,895 (-24,913)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
497,482 (+19,906)
419,638 (+45,621)
Producers - Long / Short
452,730 (-1,850)
824,691 (-28,086)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
362,324 (-4,450)
22,834 (+1,135)
Managed Money - Long / Short
293,859 (-1,073)
343,346 (+47,108)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
203,623 (+20,979)
76,292 (-1,487)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
434-2 +0.98%
on 06/15/26
487-2 -10.01%
on 05/26/26
-48-0 (-9.87%)
since 05/22/26
3-Month
434-2 +0.98%
on 06/15/26
506-4 -13.43%
on 05/13/26
-50-4 (-10.33%)
since 03/24/26
52-Week
434-2 +0.98%
on 06/15/26
506-4 -13.43%
on 05/13/26
-20-4 (-4.47%)
since 06/24/25

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Watch for corn to rise above 200-day moving average later this year

I am Stephen Davis, senior market strategist at Walsh Trading, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. You can reach me at 312-878-2391. Due to very favorable growing conditions, December 2026 Corn has traded below the...

Wheat Collapses Lower on Tuesday

The wheat complex was pressure across the three markets on Tuesday, with spring wheat leading the bears. Chicago SRW contracts were 8 1/4 to 10 3/4 cents in the red at the close. KC HRW futures posted...

KEU26 : 627-4 (+0.36%)
KEN26 : 620-0 (+0.28%)
MWN26 : 5.9150 (+0.60%)
ZWN26 : 588-0 (+0.21%)
ZWU26 : 598-4 (+0.25%)
Soybeans Hold Near Unchanged on Tuesday

Soybeans closed mixed on Tuesday, with front months steady to 1 ½ cents higher and deferreds up 1 to down 1 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1 1/2 cents at $10.66 ¾. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.6603 (+0.17%)
ZLZ26 : 66.34 (-0.36%)
ZMZ26 : 303.0 (+0.56%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.7518 (+0.03%)
ZSX26 : 1143-4 (+0.15%)
ZSN26 : 1118-4 (+0.13%)
ZSQ26 : 1125-4 (+0.13%)
Corn Closes Mixed on Tuesday with Front Month Weakness

Corn futures were mixed on Tuesday, with nearbys through September 2027 down 1 to 2 ¼ cents lower and deferreds fractionally to 2 ¼ cents higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down...

ZCZ26 : 438-4 (+0.29%)
ZCU26 : 419-0 (+0.30%)
ZCN26 : 410-6 (+0.24%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.0143 (-0.53%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8008 (-0.25%)
One Week to the USDA Acreage Report — Here's What to Watch in Corn, Beans & Wheat

Corn, soybeans, and wheat appear to be stuck in a rut as traders anxiously await next week's acreage report.

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Soybeans Showing Fractional Gains on Tuesday

Soybeans are trading with fractional gains at Tuesday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 1/2 cents at $10.65 ¾. Soymeal futures are up $1.60 to $2.30, with Soy Oil futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.6603 (+0.17%)
ZLZ26 : 66.34 (-0.36%)
ZMZ26 : 303.0 (+0.56%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.7518 (+0.03%)
ZSX26 : 1143-4 (+0.15%)
ZSN26 : 1118-4 (+0.13%)
ZSQ26 : 1125-4 (+0.13%)
Wheat Falling on Tuesday, with Spring Wheat Leading the Bears

The wheat complex is under pressure across the three markets on Tuesday, with spring wheat contracts leading the charge. Chicago SRW contracts are 6 to 8 1/4 cents in the red at midday. KC HRW futures...

KEU26 : 627-4 (+0.36%)
KEN26 : 620-0 (+0.28%)
MWN26 : 5.9150 (+0.60%)
ZWN26 : 588-0 (+0.21%)
ZWU26 : 598-4 (+0.25%)
Corn Holding onto Slight Losses on Tuesday

Corn futures are trading with 1 to 2 ½ cent losses across the front months on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1 3/4 cents at $3.79 1/4. USDA reported a private export...

ZCZ26 : 438-4 (+0.29%)
ZCU26 : 419-0 (+0.30%)
ZCN26 : 410-6 (+0.24%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.0143 (-0.53%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8008 (-0.25%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength just crossed above 30%. The market has bounced from oversold territory. Beware of a potential mean reversion.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 449-0
2nd Resistance Point 445-6
1st Resistance Point 441-4
Last Price 438-6
1st Support Level 434-0
2nd Support Level 430-6
3rd Support Level 426-4

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52-Week High 506-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 478-7
Fibonacci 50% 470-3
Fibonacci 38.2% 461-7
Last Price 438-6
52-Week Low 434-2

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