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Corn Sep '26 (ZCU26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Turning Higher at Midday

Corn futures are trading with contracts 2 to 3 cents across most contracts on Friday, with bulls fighting off early weakness. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 ¾ cents at $4.12 1/2. A resurgence in the crude oil back above $80/bbl, up $3.26 at midday is supportive.

Following USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday old crop corn sales are now 86.279 MMT That is 102% of USDA’s export projection and ahead of the each of the last 3 years. Actual shipments are 87% of that USDA export projection at 73.058 MMT, head of last year’s 86%. Sales for 2026/27 have accumulated to 6.859 MMT, 14.5% above the same time last year. 

Brazil’s total corn crop is seen at 144.96 MMT for 2026/27 according to Safras & Mercado, a 4.59 MMT increase from the year prior. FranceAgriMer data from this morning showed corn ratings in France at 41% good/excellent. Down 6 percentage points from last week and below the 72% ratings last year.

Sep 26 Corn is at $4.44 1/4, up 2 3/4... 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 (45 days)
Expiration Date
09/14/26 (59 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 +9.48%
on 06/30/26
452-0 -1.60%
on 07/16/26
+15-2 (+3.55%)
since 06/17/26
3-Month
406-2 +9.48%
on 06/30/26
492-0 -9.60%
on 05/05/26
-16-4 (-3.58%)
since 04/17/26
52-Week
406-2 +9.48%
on 06/30/26
492-0 -9.60%
on 05/05/26
-3-6 (-0.84%)
since 07/17/25

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Soybeans are rebounding from the Thursday weakness with contracts up 6 to 8 cents in most contracts at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 7 ½ cents at $11.62 1/2. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.6555 (+0.92%)
ZLZ26 : 72.43s (+2.64%)
ZMZ26 : 318.5s (-1.21%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.4410 (+0.76%)
ZSX26 : 1203-0s (+0.67%)
ZSQ26 : 1204-4s (+0.79%)
ZSU26 : 1193-4s (+0.70%)
Corn Turning Higher at Midday

Corn futures are trading with contracts 2 to 3 cents across most contracts on Friday, with bulls fighting off early weakness. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 ¾ cents at $4.12 1/2....

ZCZ26 : 467-4s (+0.75%)
ZCZ26 : 467-4s (+0.75%)
ZCU26 : 444-6s (+0.74%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2992 (+0.83%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1295 (+0.79%)
Wheat Rallying Through Friday’s Midday

The wheat complex is reverting from Thursday weaker trade to post midday gains across the complex. Chicago SRW contracts are up 6 to 7 cents in most contracts. KC HRW futures are rallying 13 to 14 cents...

KEZ26 : 746-6s (+2.12%)
KEU26 : 732-2s (+2.20%)
MWU26 : 6.9300 (+1.13%)
ZWU26 : 682-6s (+1.19%)
ZWZ26 : 699-6s (+1.27%)
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ZCZ26 : 467-4s (+0.75%)
Wheat Bulls Starting Friday Morning with Gains

Wheat is trading 3 to 8 cent gains across the three markets on Friday. The wheat complex slipped back on Thursday, with contracts marginally lower. Chicago SRW contracts saw nearby losses of 1 to 3 cents...

KEZ26 : 746-6s (+2.12%)
KEU26 : 732-2s (+2.20%)
MWU26 : 6.9300 (+1.13%)
ZWU26 : 682-6s (+1.19%)
ZWZ26 : 699-6s (+1.27%)
Soybeans Posting Modest Friday AM Strength

Soybeans are showing 2 to 3 cent action so far on Friday. Futures were weaker on Thursday, with contracts down 6 to 7 ¼ cents on the day. Preliminary open interest was up 14,419 contracts. The cmdtyView...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.6555 (+0.92%)
ZLZ26 : 72.43s (+2.64%)
ZMZ26 : 318.5s (-1.21%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.4410 (+0.76%)
ZSX26 : 1203-0s (+0.67%)
ZSQ26 : 1204-4s (+0.79%)
ZSU26 : 1193-4s (+0.70%)
Corn Holding Steady on Friday AM Trade

Corn price action is showing steady to fractionally lower trade so far on Friday morning. Futures rounded out Thursday trade with contracts down 4 to 6 cents across most contracts. Open interest was up...

ZCZ26 : 467-4s (+0.75%)
ZCZ26 : 467-4s (+0.75%)
ZCU26 : 444-6s (+0.74%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2992 (+0.83%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1295 (+0.79%)
Soybeans Give Back Some Recent Gains on Thursday

Soybean futures were weaker on Thursday, with contracts down 6 to 7 ¼ cents on the day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down a penny at $11.55. Soymeal futures were $2.00 to $4.00 higher...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.6555 (+0.92%)
ZLZ26 : 72.43s (+2.64%)
ZMZ26 : 318.5s (-1.21%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.4410 (+0.76%)
ZSX26 : 1203-0s (+0.67%)
ZSQ26 : 1204-4s (+0.79%)
ZSU26 : 1193-4s (+0.70%)
Corn Fades Back Lower on Thursday

Corn rounded out Thursday trade with contracts down 4 to 6 cents across most contracts. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 3/4 at $4.10 3/4. USDA’s weekly Export Sales report this...

ZCZ26 : 467-4s (+0.75%)
ZCZ26 : 467-4s (+0.75%)
ZCU26 : 444-6s (+0.74%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2992 (+0.83%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1295 (+0.79%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 457-2
2nd Resistance Point 451-2
1st Resistance Point 448-0
Last Price 444-6s
1st Support Level 438-6
2nd Support Level 432-6
3rd Support Level 429-4

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52-Week High 492-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 459-2
Fibonacci 50% 449-1
Last Price 444-6s
Fibonacci 38.2% 439-0
52-Week Low 406-2

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