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Corn Sep '21 (ZCU21)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Slipping on Thursday, as USDA Raises World Stocks

Corn futures are trading with 3 to 5 cent losses at Thursday’s midday, as USDA showed increased world stocks. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 4 1/4 cents at $4.03 1/2. Crude oil is back up $3.21 so far on Thursday.

South Korean importers purchased 136,000 MT of corn in tenders overnight, following the purchases from Wednesday. USDA’s flash reporting system suggested it was US origin, reporting a private export sale of 136,000 MT of corn to South Korea this morning

Export Sales data from this morning showed 1.36 MMT in old crop corn sales for the week of April 2, on the higher side of analysts’ estimates of 0.75-1.6 MMT. That was up 18.4% from last week and 73.3% above the same week last year. New crop sales were tallied at 11,430 MT, which was in the range of expectations of 0-100,000 MT.

The USDA WASDE update showed the US corn ending stocks projection left at 2.127 bbu as the trade had suspected. The only major change was via the average c... 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
08/31/21
Expiration Date
09/14/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Sep '21
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Sep Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 31, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
745,244 (+15,752)
1,018,887 (-24,827)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
488,759 (-16,587)
154,002 (+24,016)
Producers - Long / Short
402,935 (+15,362)
975,295 (-25,796)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
327,969 (-892)
29,252 (-313)
Managed Money - Long / Short
344,768 (-18,609)
86,816 (+3,069)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
143,991 (+2,022)
67,186 (+20,947)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
487-6 +3.13%
on 09/10/21
572-0 -12.06%
on 08/16/21
-65-2 (-11.48%)
since 08/13/21
3-Month
487-6 +3.13%
on 09/10/21
626-0 -19.65%
on 07/01/21
-95-4 (-15.96%)
since 06/14/21
52-Week
375-4 +33.95%
on 09/28/20
656-0 -23.32%
on 05/07/21
+118-6 (+30.90%)
since 09/14/20

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Soybeans Holding onto Thursday Gains as USDA Makes Few Major Changes

Soybeans are showing 1 to 3 cent gains at Thursday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 3 1/4 cents at $10.97. Soymeal futures are up $2.30 to $3.50 on the day, with Soy Oil...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.9550 (+0.17%)
ZLK26 : 67.71 (+0.43%)
ZMK26 : 317.1 (+0.96%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.8535 (+0.02%)
ZSX26 : 1152-2 (+0.02%)
ZSK26 : 1163-4 (+0.13%)
ZSN26 : 1179-4 (+0.13%)
Corn Slipping on Thursday, as USDA Raises World Stocks

Corn futures are trading with 3 to 5 cent losses at Thursday’s midday, as USDA showed increased world stocks. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 4 1/4 cents at $4.03 1/2. Crude oil...

ZCZ26 : 473-0 (-0.63%)
ZCN26 : 454-2 (-0.82%)
ZCK26 : 443-2 (-0.89%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3292 (-0.69%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0369 (-0.96%)
Wheat Falling After USDA Adds Bushels to the Balance Sheet

The wheat complex is slipping on Thursday, following an increased stocks number from USDA on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 9 to 11 cents in the red on Thursday. KC HRW futures are 9 to 11 cents lower...

KEN26 : 602-2 (-1.59%)
KEK26 : 586-2 (-1.51%)
MWK26 : 6.1725 (-1.08%)
ZWK26 : 571-6 (-1.46%)
ZWN26 : 581-6 (-1.61%)
Crop Production

Crop Production - 2026-04-09

MWK26 : 6.1725 (-1.08%)
ZSK26 : 1163-4 (+0.13%)
XBM26 : 203.50 (-0.97%)
XEU26 : 70.20 (-0.65%)
SWQ26 : 416.80 (-2.04%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6800 (+0.44%)
ZOK26 : 335-0 (+0.75%)
ZRK26 : 10.980 (-0.68%)
MLK26 : 195.25 (-1.26%)
Y2K26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCK26 : 443-2 (-0.89%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
WASDE

WASDE - 2026-04-09

KGK26 : 0.7167s (unch)
ZSK26 : 1163-4 (+0.13%)
KIK26 : 315.00 (unch)
XBM26 : 203.50 (-0.97%)
KOM26 : 4,676 (+0.71%)
SWQ26 : 416.80 (-2.04%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6800 (+0.44%)
ZOK26 : 335-0 (+0.75%)
BJK26 : 1.6440 (+0.12%)
ZMK26 : 317.1 (+0.96%)
MLK26 : 195.25 (-1.26%)
ZCK26 : 443-2 (-0.89%)
Are Soybeans Finding Support

We look at the Nearby Soybean chart for level of support.

ZSK26 : 1163-4 (+0.13%)
Grain Traders Await New News from the USDA

Grain markets have seen a lot of back and forth over the last few weeks, presenting some great shorter term trading opportunities. Will that continue, or will we see more of a directional move following...

Corn Bouncing Ahead of USDA Data

Corn price action is up 1 to 2 ½ cents in the front months on Thursday morning. Futures saw some buying off the early overnight lows, but still managed to close with losses of 1 ¾ to 3 ½ cents. Open...

ZCZ26 : 473-0 (-0.63%)
ZCN26 : 454-2 (-0.82%)
ZCK26 : 443-2 (-0.89%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.3292 (-0.69%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0369 (-0.96%)
Wheat Bouncing on Thursday Morning

Wheat is kicking off Thursday trade with contract higher across the three markets. The wheat complex was under pressure on Wednesday as money was coming out with pressure from crude oil. Chicago SRW futures...

KEN26 : 602-2 (-1.59%)
KEK26 : 586-2 (-1.51%)
MWK26 : 6.1725 (-1.08%)
ZWK26 : 571-6 (-1.46%)
ZWN26 : 581-6 (-1.61%)
Soybeans Starting Thursday with Gains

Soybeans are trading 3 to 4 cents higher on Thursday morning. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts steady to 3 ¾ cents in the green, getting support from meal. Open interest was down 18,217...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.9550 (+0.17%)
ZLK26 : 67.71 (+0.43%)
ZMK26 : 317.1 (+0.96%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.8535 (+0.02%)
ZSX26 : 1152-2 (+0.02%)
ZSK26 : 1163-4 (+0.13%)
ZSN26 : 1179-4 (+0.13%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 511-0
2nd Resistance Point 507-0
1st Resistance Point 505-0
Last Price 503-0s
1st Support Level 499-0
2nd Support Level 495-0
3rd Support Level 493-0

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52-Week High 656-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 548-7
Fibonacci 50% 515-6
Last Price 503-0s
Fibonacci 38.2% 482-5
52-Week Low 375-4

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