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Corn May '26 (ZCK26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Bulls Push Higher into the Thursday Close

Corn futures posted Thursday gains of 3 to 5 ½ cents across most contracts on the day, getting spillover support from wheat and soybeans. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3 3/4 cents at $3.98 3/4. 

Export Sales data from this morning showed a total of 2.07 MMT of corn sold in the week of February 5. That was nearly double the pervious week and 25.5% larger than the same week last year. The largest buyer was Japan at 616,600 MT, with 336,800 MT sold to South Korea and 274,900MT to Colombia. Sales for 2026/27 were 60,000 MT that week.

CONAB trimmed their Brazilian corn crop estimate by 0.42 MMT to 138.45 MMT this morning, as the second crop was cut by 1.2 MMT. The Buenos Aires Grains Exchange estimates the Argentina corn crop at 43% good/excellent, down 1% from last week.

Mar 26 Corn  closed at $4.31 1/4, up 3 3/4 cents,

Nearby Cash  was $3.98 3/4, up 3 3/4 cents,

May 26 Corn  closed at $4.41 3/4, up 5 1/4 cents,

Jul 26 Corn  cl... 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
04/30/26 (76 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (90 days)

Seasonal Chart

Corn May '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May 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
427-2 +3.34%
on 01/16/26
443-6 -0.51%
on 02/06/26
+13-6 (+3.21%)
since 01/13/26
3-Month
426-2 +3.58%
on 01/13/26
464-6 -5.00%
on 11/14/25
-21-4 (-4.64%)
since 11/13/25
52-Week
420-6 +4.93%
on 08/14/25
496-4 -11.08%
on 02/20/25
-47-6 (-9.76%)
since 02/13/25

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Chart of the Day - May Soybeans

The Weekly chart has made a bullish turn, are $12.00 Beans around the corner?

ZSK26 : 1149-6 (-0.22%)
Corn Bulls Push Higher into the Thursday Close

Corn futures posted Thursday gains of 3 to 5 ½ cents across most contracts on the day, getting spillover support from wheat and soybeans. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 3 3/4 cents...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 441-4 (-0.06%)
ZCH26 : 430-6 (-0.12%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.9752 (+0.88%)
Wheat Post Double Digit Rally on Thursday

The wheat complex posted gains across all three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were 13 to 15 1/4 higher at the close. KC HRW futures were 14 to 15 ½ cent in the green in the front months....

KEK26 : 564-0 (-0.35%)
KEH26 : 552-2 (-0.32%)
MWH26 : 5.7625 (-0.22%)
ZWH26 : 551-4 (-0.18%)
ZWK26 : 557-4 (-0.18%)
Soybeans Rally on Thursday

Soybeans posted front month gains of 11 to 13 ¼ cents on Thursday, with new crop November up 5 ¾ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 13 1/4 cents at $10.72 1/2. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.7149 (+1.26%)
ZLK26 : 57.78 (-0.22%)
ZMK26 : 312.9 (+0.03%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1134-6 (-0.22%)
ZSK26 : 1149-6 (-0.22%)
Shootin' the Bull about emboldening producers further.

A recovery off the low, and technical indicators turning higher, will be anticipated to further embolden cattle feeders.

Corn Bulls Pushing Back Higher on Thursday

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 ½ cent gains in the front months on Thursday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 1/4 cents at $3.96 1/4. Export Sales data from this morning showed...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 441-4 (-0.06%)
ZCH26 : 430-6 (-0.12%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.9752 (+0.88%)
Wheat Posting Double Digit Strength on Thursday

The wheat complex is trading with gains across all three exchanges at midday. Chicago SRW futures are 10 to 12 cents higher at midday. KC HRW futures are 12 to 14 cents in the front months on Wednesday....

KEK26 : 564-0 (-0.35%)
KEH26 : 552-2 (-0.32%)
MWH26 : 5.7625 (-0.22%)
ZWH26 : 551-4 (-0.18%)
ZWK26 : 557-4 (-0.18%)
Soybeans Continuing Gains into Thursday's Midday

Soybeans are trading with 7 to 10 cent gains on Thursday int eh front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 9 1/4 cents at $10.68 1/2. Soymeal futures are $4.50 to $5 higher on the...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.7149 (+1.26%)
ZLK26 : 57.78 (-0.22%)
ZMK26 : 312.9 (+0.03%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1134-6 (-0.22%)
ZSK26 : 1149-6 (-0.22%)
Canola Near Overhead Supply

Canola is on a nice rally. How much more does it have to go?

RSK26 : 675.20 (-0.59%)
Corn Posting Fractional Gains on Thursday

Corn price action is fractionally higher on Thursday morning. Futures closed the midweek session with contracts down fractionally to 1 ½ cents in the nearbys. New crop contracts saw 1 to 2 ¼ cent gains....

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 441-4 (-0.06%)
ZCH26 : 430-6 (-0.12%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.9752 (+0.88%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 449-4
2nd Resistance Point 445-6
1st Resistance Point 443-6
Last Price 441-4
1st Support Level 438-0
2nd Support Level 434-2
3rd Support Level 432-2

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52-Week High 496-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 467-5
Fibonacci 50% 458-5
Fibonacci 38.2% 449-5
Last Price 441-4
52-Week Low 420-6

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