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Corn Sep '26 (ZCU26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Faces Pre-USDA Report Pressure on Tuesday

Corn futures posted marginal losses on Tuesday, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down a penny at $4.07 3/4.

Monday’s Crop Progress report showed 94% of the US corn crop silking by August 9, with 61% in the dough stage, 6 percentage points ahead of normal. The crop was also 16% dented. US condition ratings were steady this week at 61% in good to excellent condition, as the Brugler500 index was also unchanged at 356. Deterioration was noted in ND (-26), MI (-13), MN (-8), WI (-7), IA (-6), SD (-3). Some improvement was seen in IN (+4), KS (+5), NE (+8), and TN (+1).

Ahead of Wednesday’s Crop Production report from NASS, a Reuters survey of analysts shows expected yield at 182.4 bushels per acre, with a range of 180.5 to 184.8 bpa. Production is estimated at 15.934 bbu, as harvested acres are expected to be trimmed by 76,000 acres. Ending stocks are seen at 1.999 bbu for old crop, down 21 mbu from last mon... 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 (20 days)
Expiration Date
09/14/26 (34 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 4, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
692,874 (-5,336)
901,219 (-922)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
480,857 (-12,491)
225,789 (-13,239)
Producers - Long / Short
327,115 (+6,869)
863,314 (-2,337)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
349,629 (-16,332)
21,775 (-2,712)
Managed Money - Long / Short
309,717 (-4,737)
164,896 (-22,782)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
171,140 (-7,754)
60,893 (+9,543)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
434-0 +0.98%
on 08/11/26
468-0 -6.36%
on 07/24/26
-1-2 (-0.28%)
since 07/10/26
3-Month
406-2 +7.88%
on 06/30/26
491-2 -10.79%
on 05/13/26
-48-0 (-9.87%)
since 05/12/26
52-Week
406-2 +7.88%
on 06/30/26
492-0 -10.92%
on 05/05/26
+5-0 (+1.15%)
since 08/12/25

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A bountiful harvest and strong demand for U.S. corn

I am Stephen Davis, senior market strategist at Walsh Trading, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. You can reach me at 312-878-2391. The price of corn futures so far this week is flat, likely in anticipation of tomorrow's...

Corn Faces Pre-USDA Report Pressure on Tuesday

Corn futures posted marginal losses on Tuesday, with contracts down 1 to 2 cents across the board. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down a penny at $4.07 3/4. Monday’s Crop Progress...

ZCZ26 : 461-4 (+0.22%)
ZCZ26 : 461-4 (+0.22%)
ZCU26 : 438-2 (+0.34%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2588 (-0.12%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0681 (-0.27%)
Wheat Falls Lower on Tuesday

The wheat complex is trading with midday losses across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts was down 7 to 11 cents so far on the day. KC HRW futures fell 8 to 15 1/4 cents lower across the board....

KEZ26 : 721-6 (+0.80%)
KEU26 : 705-2 (+0.86%)
MWU26 : 6.6375 (+0.68%)
ZWU26 : 634-0 (+0.60%)
ZWZ26 : 651-4 (+0.50%)
Soybeans Fall on Tuesday, with Wetter Forecasts Adding Pressure

Soybeans posted Tuesday losses of 3 to 10 ¾ cents across most contracts, led by the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 10 cents at $11.26 1/4. Soymeal futures were 30...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2625 (-0.87%)
ZLZ26 : 68.44 (+0.47%)
ZMZ26 : 312.0 (+0.35%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1006 (-0.87%)
ZSX26 : 1173-0 (+0.36%)
ZSQ26 : 1147-4s (-0.89%)
ZSU26 : 1155-4 (+0.35%)
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Corn Feeling Modest Pressure at Tuesday’s Midday

Corn futures are trading with most contracts fractionally lower so far on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 3/4 cent at $4.07 1/4. Monday’s Crop Progress report showed 94%...

ZCZ26 : 461-4 (+0.22%)
ZCZ26 : 461-4 (+0.22%)
ZCU26 : 438-2 (+0.34%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2588 (-0.12%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0681 (-0.27%)
Wheat Falling Back on Tuesday

The wheat complex is trading with midday losses across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW contracts is down 9 to 10 cents so far on the day. KC HRW futures are falling 9 to 10 cents lower across the front...

KEZ26 : 721-6 (+0.80%)
KEU26 : 705-2 (+0.86%)
MWU26 : 6.6375 (+0.68%)
ZWU26 : 634-0 (+0.60%)
ZWZ26 : 651-4 (+0.50%)
Soybeans Falling Early on Tuesday, with Wetter Forecasts Adding Pressure

Soybeans are posting 9 to 11 cent losses at Tuesday’s midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 3 ½ cents at $11.36 1/4. Soymeal futures are up 50 to 70 cents lower, with Soy Oil...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2625 (-0.87%)
ZLZ26 : 68.44 (+0.47%)
ZMZ26 : 312.0 (+0.35%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1006 (-0.87%)
ZSX26 : 1173-0 (+0.36%)
ZSQ26 : 1147-4s (-0.89%)
ZSU26 : 1155-4 (+0.35%)
Wheat Facing Early Tuesday Weakness

Wheat is showing 3 to 5 ½ cent losses so far on Tuesday AM trade. The wheat complex posted mixed trade on Monday, with winter wheats holding firm and spring wheat slipping lower. Chicago SRW contracts...

KEZ26 : 721-6 (+0.80%)
KEU26 : 705-2 (+0.86%)
MWU26 : 6.6375 (+0.68%)
ZWU26 : 634-0 (+0.60%)
ZWZ26 : 651-4 (+0.50%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 447-4
2nd Resistance Point 444-2
1st Resistance Point 440-4
Last Price 438-2
1st Support Level 433-4
2nd Support Level 430-2
3rd Support Level 426-4

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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 438-2
52-Week Low 406-2

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