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Corn Jul '26 (ZCN26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Pops Higher into the Close

Corn futures were 2 to 3 cents across most nearby contracts on Thursday. Spillover from strength in wheat was supportive. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $3.87 3/4. 

Weekly EIA data showed a total of 1.119 million barrels per day of ethanol production in the week ending on January 16. That was a drop of 77,000 barrels per day from the pervious week’s all time record. Stocks were up 1.266 million barrels to 25.739 million barrels, as the east coast and Gulf saw a majority of the build. Exports did see an uptick of 99,000 bpd from the week prior, nearing a record at 218,000 bpd. Refiner inputs of ethanol were also higher, up 11,000 bpd to 852,000 bpd.

The House funding bill advanced today, but without language that would allow E15 access year around, despite a push from some lawmakers.

USDA’s Export Sales data will be released on Friday, with corn books seen at 1.9 to 3.1 MMT in the week of January 15. There were 1.828 MMT in anno... 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 (159 days)
Expiration Date
07/14/26 (173 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 13, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
776,624 (+84,932)
727,701 (-5,844)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
328,395 (-35,327)
361,818 (+58,208)
Producers - Long / Short
463,047 (+65,856)
661,823 (-13,159)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
260,476 (+7,692)
12,777 (-4,069)
Managed Money - Long / Short
202,570 (-22,449)
293,228 (+55,379)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
125,825 (-12,878)
68,590 (+2,829)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
433-4 +1.04%
on 01/16/26
466-2 -6.06%
on 12/26/25
-23-0 (-4.99%)
since 12/23/25
3-Month
433-4 +1.04%
on 01/16/26
470-2 -6.86%
on 11/14/25
-17-2 (-3.79%)
since 10/23/25
52-Week
428-4 +2.22%
on 08/12/25
498-6 -12.18%
on 02/20/25
-46-4 (-9.60%)
since 01/23/25

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Soybeans Close with Marginally Mixed Trade

Soybeans settled Thursday with slightly mixed action. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was steady at $9.94. Soymeal futures were up 60 cents to $4.80/ton, with Soy Oil futures 11 to 23 points...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.9395 (unch)
ZLH26 : 53.76 (-0.04%)
ZMH26 : 295.8 (-0.14%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1062-4 (-0.14%)
ZSK26 : 1075-0 (-0.12%)
Wheat Rallies on Thursday, with Spring Wheat Leading the Way

The wheat complex posted gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were 7 to 8 cents in the green at the close. KC HRW futures were 5 to 6 cents higher on Thursday. MPLS spring...

KEK26 : 536-2 (+0.05%)
KEH26 : 525-6 (unch)
MWH26 : 5.7050 (-0.57%)
ZWH26 : 515-0 (-0.10%)
ZWK26 : 526-0 (-0.09%)
Corn Pops Higher into the Close

Corn futures were 2 to 3 cents across most nearby contracts on Thursday. Spillover from strength in wheat was supportive. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $3.87 3/4....

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 431-4 (-0.17%)
ZCH26 : 422-6 (-0.29%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8675 (+0.61%)
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Bean Oil Bounce Back and Rally Before Cattle on Feed Report Both Possible Tomorrow

Hard Red Spring Wheat is Getting Interesting

Hard Red Spring is testing a four-year trendline.

MWH26 : 5.7050 (-0.57%)
Shootin' the Bull about a wait and see mentality

A lethargic trading day as human traders are believed anxious about what may come next and the computers simply doing what they do best, spoof traders into making decisions at the worst possible time.

Wheat Feeling Stronger on Thursday’s Midday

The wheat complex are trading with gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 7 to 8 cents in the green at midday. KC HRW futures are 4 to 5 cents higher on Thursday. MPLS spring...

KEK26 : 536-2 (+0.05%)
KEH26 : 525-6 (unch)
MWH26 : 5.7050 (-0.57%)
ZWH26 : 515-0 (-0.10%)
ZWK26 : 526-0 (-0.09%)
Soybean Extending Strength to Thursday Morning

Soybeans are down 1 to 3 ¼ cents in the front months on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 3 cents lower at $9.9. Soymeal futures are up $3.40 to $3.70/ton, with Soy Oil futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 9.9395 (unch)
ZLH26 : 53.76 (-0.04%)
ZMH26 : 295.8 (-0.14%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1062-4 (-0.14%)
ZSK26 : 1075-0 (-0.12%)
Corn Posting Midday Gains on Thursday

Corn futures are up 1 to 2 cents across most contracts on Thursday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 1 1/2 cents at $3.86. Weekly EIA data showed a total of 1.119 million barrels per...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 431-4 (-0.17%)
ZCH26 : 422-6 (-0.29%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8675 (+0.61%)
Wheat Kicking off Thursday with Slight Gains

Wheat is showing 3 to 5 cent gains so far on Thursday morning. The wheat complex posted mixed trade on Wednesday, with contracts weaker in the winter wheats and stronger in the spring wheats. Chicago SRW...

KEK26 : 536-2 (+0.05%)
KEH26 : 525-6 (unch)
MWH26 : 5.7050 (-0.57%)
ZWH26 : 515-0 (-0.10%)
ZWK26 : 526-0 (-0.09%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 442-2
2nd Resistance Point 440-4
1st Resistance Point 439-4
Last Price 437-6
1st Support Level 436-6
2nd Support Level 435-0
3rd Support Level 434-0

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52-Week High 498-6
Fibonacci 61.8% 471-7
Fibonacci 50% 463-5
Fibonacci 38.2% 455-3
Last Price 437-6
52-Week Low 428-4

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