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Corn Sep '26 (ZCU26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Higher at Monday’s Midday

Corn futures are trading with contracts 3 to 5 cents higher across the front months on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 4 3/4 cents at $4.16 1/2. 

USDA’s FGIS tallied corn export shipments at 1.669 MMT (65.7 mbu) during the week ending on April 16. That was 2.89% above the week prior and 3.33% below the same week last year. Mexico was the top destination of 507,053 MT, with 352,667 MT headed to Japan and 277,579 MT to South Korea. Marketing year exports for 2025/26 are 51.71 MMT (2.036 bbu) since September 1, which is now 31.79% above the same period last year.

Weekly Commitment of Traders data showed managed money slashing 59,149 contracts from their net long position in the week ending on April 14, mainly via new short interest. That took the net long to 159,483 contracts of futures and options.

May 26 Corn is at $4.53 1/2, up 4 3/4 cents,

Nearby Cash is at $4.16 1/2, up 4 3/4 cents,

Jul 26 Corn is at $4.62, up 4 1/2 cents,... 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
08/31/26 (133 days)
Expiration Date
09/14/26 (147 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
762,143 (+26,198)
964,330 (-4,584)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
459,043 (-918)
210,162 (+41,020)
Producers - Long / Short
413,083 (+17,842)
908,715 (-16,016)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
321,214 (-3,871)
27,769 (-795)
Managed Money - Long / Short
297,194 (-14,016)
144,576 (+44,342)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
161,849 (+13,098)
65,586 (-3,322)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
453-6 +2.20%
on 04/10/26
485-4 -4.48%
on 03/23/26
-14-2 (-2.98%)
since 03/20/26
3-Month
435-4 +6.49%
on 01/22/26
488-0 -4.97%
on 03/09/26
+27-2 (+6.24%)
since 01/20/26
52-Week
431-2 +7.54%
on 08/12/25
488-0 -4.97%
on 03/09/26
-6-0 (-1.28%)
since 04/17/25

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Shootin' the Bull about opportunity past

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ZSN26 : 1181-6s (-0.11%)
KEN26 : 647-4s (-0.38%)
ZMN26 : 321.2s (-1.83%)
CTN26 : 80.04s (+0.28%)
ZWN26 : 606-0s (+1.13%)
ZWN26 : 606-0s (+1.13%)
$DXY : 98.10 (unch)
CLK26 : 88.05 (-1.74%)
ZSN26 : 1181-6s (-0.11%)
CTN26 : 80.04s (+0.28%)
ZLN26 : 69.30s (+2.05%)
KEN26 : 647-4s (-0.38%)
Corn Higher at Monday’s Midday

Corn futures are trading with contracts 3 to 5 cents higher across the front months on Monday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 4 3/4 cents at $4.16 1/2. USDA’s FGIS tallied corn...

ZCZ26 : 479-4s (+0.52%)
ZCN26 : 460-2s (+0.60%)
ZCK26 : 452-0s (+0.72%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4029 (+0.58%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1525 (+0.84%)
Soybeans Trading with Fractional Gains on Monday

Soybeans are fractionally higher in the front months, with new crop contracts up 3 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3/4 cent at $11.03 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $4.60 to...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.0135 (-0.07%)
ZLN26 : 69.30s (+2.05%)
ZMN26 : 321.2s (-1.83%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9015 (+0.10%)
ZSX26 : 1157-6s (+0.11%)
ZSK26 : 1165-6s (-0.13%)
ZSN26 : 1181-6s (-0.11%)
Wheat Posting Monday Gains

The wheat complex is trading with midday gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are up 10 to 12 cents across most contracts. KC HRW futures are 6 to 7 cents higher so far on Monday. MPLS...

KEN26 : 647-4s (-0.38%)
KEK26 : 635-0s (-0.27%)
MWK26 : 6.5525s (+0.31%)
ZWK26 : 597-0s (+0.97%)
ZWN26 : 606-0s (+1.13%)
Corn Slipping to Start Monday Trade

Corn price action is down 1 to 2 cents as we begin Monday trade. Futures closed the Friday session with most contracts fractionally to 2 ½ cents higher, shrugging off early weakness. July was an exception,...

ZCZ26 : 479-4s (+0.52%)
ZCN26 : 460-2s (+0.60%)
ZCK26 : 452-0s (+0.72%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4029 (+0.58%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1525 (+0.84%)
Soybeans Starting the New Week with Weaker Trade

Soybeans are down 1 to 3 cents on Monday morning. Futures closed with Friday gains of ½ to 4 ¾ cents across the board, with Marh slipping 8 ½ cents on the week. Open interest was down 15,876 contracts...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.0135 (-0.07%)
ZLN26 : 69.30s (+2.05%)
ZMN26 : 321.2s (-1.83%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9015 (+0.10%)
ZSX26 : 1157-6s (+0.11%)
ZSK26 : 1165-6s (-0.13%)
ZSN26 : 1181-6s (-0.11%)
Wheat Starting Monday with Gains

Wheat is starting off Monday trade with higher trade across the three markets. The wheat complex closed with winter wheat weakness, with spring wheat higher on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were steady in...

KEN26 : 647-4s (-0.38%)
KEK26 : 635-0s (-0.27%)
MWK26 : 6.5525s (+0.31%)
ZWK26 : 597-0s (+0.97%)
ZWN26 : 606-0s (+1.13%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 472-2
2nd Resistance Point 468-6
1st Resistance Point 466-2
Last Price 463-6s
1st Support Level 460-2
2nd Support Level 456-6
3rd Support Level 454-2

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52-Week High 488-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 466-3
Last Price 463-6s
Fibonacci 50% 459-5
Fibonacci 38.2% 452-7
52-Week Low 431-2

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