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Corn May '26 (ZCK26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Holding onto Strength at Midday

Corn futures are trading with contracts fractionally to 3 cents in the green so far on Tuesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national averageCash Corn price is up 2 3/4 cent at $4.05 3/4. 

USDA reported private export sales of 316,000 MT to Mexico (65,000 for 2025/26, 139,000 MT for 2026/27, and 112,000 MT for 2027/28), with another 120,000 MT sold to unknown destinations for the current marketing year.

Crop Progress data indicated the US corn crop was 5% planted as of Sunday. That was a 2-percentage point move on the week and compares to the 4% 5-year average pace. All states were at or above the average pace, with exception to IA, NE, and MN. 

CONAB data from this morning showed the Brazilian corn crop raised by 1.3 MMT to 139.57 MMT. The second crop was hiked by 0.68 MMT to 109.12 MMT, as the first crop was up 0.62 MMT to 27.35 MMT.

May 26 Corn is at $4.43, up 2 3/4 cents,

Nearby Cash is at $4.05 3/4, up 2 3/4 cents,

Jul 26 Corn is at $4.52 3/4, up 1... 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 (16 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (30 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
735,945 (-9,299)
968,914 (-49,973)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
459,961 (-28,798)
169,142 (+15,140)
Producers - Long / Short
395,241 (-7,694)
924,731 (-50,564)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
325,085 (-2,884)
28,564 (-688)
Managed Money - Long / Short
311,210 (-33,558)
100,234 (+13,418)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
148,751 (+4,760)
68,908 (+1,722)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
438-0 +1.14%
on 04/10/26
473-6 -6.49%
on 03/23/26
-24-2 (-5.19%)
since 03/13/26
3-Month
427-2 +3.69%
on 01/16/26
476-0 -6.93%
on 03/09/26
+13-2 (+3.08%)
since 01/14/26
52-Week
420-6 +5.29%
on 08/14/25
488-0 -9.22%
on 04/16/25
-38-2 (-7.95%)
since 04/14/25

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The wheat complex is showing gains across most contract son Tuesday, with the three exchanges higher. Chicago SRW futures are 5 to 6 on the day. KC HRW futures are 16 to 17 cents in the green on the day....

KEN26 : 636-2s (+3.20%)
KEK26 : 622-6s (+3.23%)
MWK26 : 6.3800s (+2.16%)
ZWK26 : 592-0s (+1.67%)
ZWN26 : 601-2s (+1.69%)
Soybeans Reverting Lower at Tuesday’s Midday

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ZSPAUS.CM : 10.9139 (-0.36%)
ZLN26 : 66.22s (-0.21%)
ZMN26 : 327.3s (-0.49%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.7668 (-0.56%)
ZSX26 : 1144-0s (-0.50%)
ZSK26 : 1158-0s (-0.37%)
ZSN26 : 1172-6s (-0.40%)
Corn Holding onto Strength at Midday

Corn futures are trading with contracts fractionally to 3 cents in the green so far on Tuesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national averageCash Corn price is up 2 3/4 cent at $4.05 3/4. USDA reported private...

ZCZ26 : 470-4s (-0.11%)
ZCN26 : 452-4s (+0.33%)
ZCK26 : 443-0s (+0.62%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3097 (-0.14%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0517 (+0.79%)
Wheat Pushing Higher on Tuesday Morning, as Condition Ratings Slip

The wheat complex posted strength on Monday, with double digit gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were 6 to 11 1/4 cents higher at the close. Open interest was down 8,983 contracts,...

KEN26 : 636-2s (+3.20%)
KEK26 : 622-6s (+3.23%)
MWK26 : 6.3800s (+2.16%)
ZWK26 : 592-0s (+1.67%)
ZWN26 : 601-2s (+1.69%)
Corn Starting Tuesday on a Higher Note

Corn are trading with early 2 to 3 cent gains on Tuesday morning. Futures failed to hold onto the Monday gains, closing with contracts steady to 1 ¼ cents lower and 5-6 cents off the highs. Preliminary...

ZCZ26 : 470-4s (-0.11%)
ZCN26 : 452-4s (+0.33%)
ZCK26 : 443-0s (+0.62%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3097 (-0.14%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0517 (+0.79%)
Soybeans Bouncing to Start Turnaround Tuesday Trade

Soybeans are showing 1 to 3 cent gains early on Tuesday after retreating on Monday. Futures closed Monday with losses of 5 to 13 ¾ cents easing lower into the close. Open interest suggested some of that...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.9139 (-0.36%)
ZLN26 : 66.22s (-0.21%)
ZMN26 : 327.3s (-0.49%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.7668 (-0.56%)
ZSX26 : 1144-0s (-0.50%)
ZSK26 : 1158-0s (-0.37%)
ZSN26 : 1172-6s (-0.40%)
Wheat Holds onto Rally on Monday, as Condition Ratings Slip

The wheat complex posted strength on Monday, with double digit gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures were 6 to 11 1/4 cents higher at the close. KC HRW futures were 5 to 12 1/4 cents in...

KEN26 : 636-2s (+3.20%)
KEK26 : 622-6s (+3.23%)
MWK26 : 6.3800s (+2.16%)
ZWK26 : 592-0s (+1.67%)
ZWN26 : 601-2s (+1.69%)
Corn Slips Lower into the Close

Corn futures failed to hold onto the Monday gains, closing with contracts steady to 1 ¼ cents lower and 5-6 cents off the highs. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1/2 cent at $4.02...

ZCZ26 : 470-4s (-0.11%)
ZCN26 : 452-4s (+0.33%)
ZCK26 : 443-0s (+0.62%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3097 (-0.14%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0517 (+0.79%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 451-5
2nd Resistance Point 448-7
1st Resistance Point 445-7
Last Price 443-0s
1st Support Level 440-1
2nd Support Level 437-3
3rd Support Level 434-3

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52-Week High 488-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 462-2
Fibonacci 50% 454-3
Fibonacci 38.2% 446-4
Last Price 443-0s
52-Week Low 420-6

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