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Corn Sep '26 (ZCU26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Closes Tuesday with Modest Losses

Corn futures closed out the Tuesday session with contracts ¾ ti 2 ¾ cents lower, as July expired 4 cents lower  at $4.33 3/4. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 2 1/4 cents lower at $4.08 3/4.

The weekly Crop Progress report showed 16% of the US corn crop silking by July 12, 4 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average, with 6% in the dough stage. US condition ratings were left at 68% in good to excellent condition, as the Brugler500 index was up 2 to at 371. By state, IN and IA were down 1 point, with SD dropping 9 points. Improvement was noted in OH (+17), with MO up 7, NE ratings 5 points higher ND up 6 and IL improving 1 point.

CONAB data from this morning showed the Brazilian 2025/26 corn crop at 141.73 MMT, a 1.27 MMT increase from last month, with second crop raised 1.56 MMT to 109.43 MMT. ANEC estimates the Brazilian corn exports in July at 3.44 MMT, up 0.95 MMT from previous number. Last years July total was 2.43 MMT. 

Jul 26 Corn  close... 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
$990/900
First Notice Date
08/31/26 (48 days)
Expiration Date
09/14/26 (62 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
700,793 (-14,985)
768,447 (+17,790)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
478,153 (-11,964)
377,173 (-48,767)
Producers - Long / Short
339,364 (-23,049)
734,442 (+18,988)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
347,528 (+9,111)
20,104 (-151)
Managed Money - Long / Short
287,447 (-5,844)
302,446 (-57,841)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
190,706 (-6,120)
74,727 (+9,074)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
406-2 +7.94%
on 06/30/26
447-4 -2.01%
on 07/13/26
+17-6 (+4.22%)
since 06/12/26
3-Month
406-2 +7.94%
on 06/30/26
492-0 -10.87%
on 05/05/26
-16-4 (-3.63%)
since 04/14/26
52-Week
406-2 +7.94%
on 06/30/26
492-0 -10.87%
on 05/05/26
-7-4 (-1.68%)
since 07/14/25

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Corn Closes Tuesday with Modest Losses

Corn futures closed out the Tuesday session with contracts ¾ ti 2 ¾ cents lower, as July expired 4 cents lower at $4.33 3/4. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 2 1/4 cents lower at $4.08...

ZCZ26 : 460-4s (-0.59%)
ZCU26 : 438-4s (-0.57%)
ZCN26 : 433-6s (-0.91%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2330 (-0.64%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0774 (-0.55%)
Soybeans Slip Lower on Tuesday

Soybeans closed Tuesday with contracts 1 to 4 cents lower, as July expired with a 5 ¼ cent gains at $12.07 ¼. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 3 3/4 cents $11.46. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4590 (-0.33%)
ZLZ26 : 70.68s (-0.67%)
ZMZ26 : 316.3s (+0.41%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2713 (-0.30%)
ZSX26 : 1191-0s (-0.31%)
ZSN26 : 1207-2s (+0.44%)
ZSQ26 : 1192-6s (-0.33%)
Wheat Extend Strength to Tuesday

The wheat complex posted gains across the three exchanges at the Tuesday close. Chicago SRW contracts were up 4 1/4 to 9 3/4 cents on the day. KC HRW futures were 7 1/2 to 11 3/4 cents higher at the close....

KEU26 : 678-0s (+1.76%)
KEN26 : 664-2s (+1.37%)
MWN26 : 6.0300s (unch)
ZWN26 : 631-2s (+0.68%)
ZWU26 : 645-0s (+1.53%)
Wheat BREAKS OUT While Corn Hits Key Target! What's Next With Heat Fading

Corn and soybeans slipped back lower while wheat led the charge higher. Where does that put us on the chart into the mid-week trade?

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LEQ26 : 231.425s (-1.41%)
Wheat Back to Rallying on Tuesday

The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three exchanges at midday. Chicago SRW contracts are up 10 to 12 cents higher so far on the day. KC HRW futures are 10 to 12 cents at midday. MPLS spring...

KEU26 : 678-0s (+1.76%)
KEN26 : 664-2s (+1.37%)
MWN26 : 6.0300s (unch)
ZWN26 : 631-2s (+0.68%)
ZWU26 : 645-0s (+1.53%)
Soybeans On the Lower Side at Tuesday’s Midday

Soybeans are showing 1 to 3 ¼ cent losses at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 3 cents $11.47 3/4. Soymeal futures are down a dime, with Soy Oil futures 49 points lower. July...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4590 (-0.33%)
ZLZ26 : 70.68s (-0.67%)
ZMZ26 : 316.3s (+0.41%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2713 (-0.30%)
ZSX26 : 1191-0s (-0.31%)
ZSN26 : 1207-2s (+0.44%)
ZSQ26 : 1192-6s (-0.33%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 446-3
2nd Resistance Point 443-3
1st Resistance Point 440-7
Last Price 438-4s
1st Support Level 435-3
2nd Support Level 432-3
3rd Support Level 429-7

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52-Week High 492-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 459-2
Fibonacci 50% 449-1
Fibonacci 38.2% 439-0
Last Price 438-4s
52-Week Low 406-2

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