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Corn Mar '25 (ZCH25)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Closes Lower on Tuesday

Corn futures were under pressure across the board on Tuesday with contracts down 1 ¼ to 5 ¾ cents at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 3/4 cents to $4.18 3/4. Losses in crude oil were a pressure factor.

Export Inspections data showed 1.582 MT (62.27 mbu) of corn shipped in the week that ended on May 21. That was up 11.43% from last week and 13.01% higher than the same week last year. Mexico was the top destination of 406,078 MT, with 274,937 MT to Japan and 260,620 MT to South Korea. Marketing year shipments have totaled 60.18 MMT (2.369 bbu), which is up 28.03% yr/yr.

NASS Crop Progress data showed the US corn crop at 86% planted as of Sunday, which was 3% ahead of the 5-year average pace of 83%. The crop was also 60% emerged, which is 2 percentage points faster than normal. Condition ratings will start being reported next week.

Jul 26 Corn  closed at $4.57 1/2, down 5 3/4 cents,

Nearby Cash  was $4.18 3/4, down 5 3/4 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
$1,210/1,100
First Notice Date
02/28/25
Expiration Date
03/14/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Corn Mar '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 19, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
757,342 (+14,069)
1,045,967 (+42,738)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
569,689 (-1,109)
211,587 (+24,326)
Producers - Long / Short
343,234 (+8,485)
984,994 (+49,606)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
392,881 (+8,515)
39,746 (-3,937)
Managed Money - Long / Short
430,820 (+14,411)
137,478 (+16,689)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
138,869 (-15,520)
74,109 (+7,637)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
426-4 +4.45%
on 03/04/25
504-4 -11.69%
on 02/19/25
-50-6 (-10.23%)
since 02/14/25
3-Month
426-4 +4.45%
on 03/04/25
504-4 -11.69%
on 02/19/25
+3-4 (+0.79%)
since 12/13/24
52-Week
403-6 +10.34%
on 08/26/24
508-2 -12.35%
on 05/15/24
-35-0 (-7.28%)
since 03/14/24

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Corn Closes Lower on Tuesday

Corn futures were under pressure across the board on Tuesday with contracts down 1 ¼ to 5 ¾ cents at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 3/4 cents to $4.18 3/4. Losses...

ZCZ26 : 480-0 (-0.41%)
ZCU26 : 462-2 (-0.43%)
ZCN26 : 455-4 (-0.44%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4420 (-0.99%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1782 (-1.33%)
Soybeans Face Tuesday Weakness

Soybeans posted fractional losses in some deferred contracts, with the front months down as much as 10 1/2 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 10 1/4 cents at $11.22 1/4. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2427 (-0.72%)
ZLN26 : 74.64 (+0.38%)
ZMN26 : 328.7 (+0.03%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1360 (-0.57%)
ZSX26 : 1180-0 (-0.02%)
ZSN26 : 1185-4 (-0.04%)
ZSQ26 : 1184-6 (-0.02%)
Wheat Closes with Mixed Action on Tuesday

The wheat complex posted mixed trade on Wednesday, with the winter wheats facing some weakness. Chicago SRW futures saw losses of 4 to 11 cents in most contracts at the close. KC HRW futures closed mixed,...

KEU26 : 682-4 (-0.80%)
KEN26 : 670-4 (-0.85%)
MWN26 : 6.8900 (-0.40%)
ZWN26 : 627-2 (-1.30%)
ZWU26 : 641-0 (-1.12%)
Shootin' the Bull about who gets to put on the pounds

While the on feed numbers grew, some thought that meant fewer cattle. That is not the case, it is that there will be fewer animals for someone else to put the pounds on over the summer.

Grain Spreads: Impressive Demand Remains in Corn

Dec 26/Dec 27 Corn Spread Eyed

Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-05-26

MWN26 : 6.8900 (-0.40%)
ZSN26 : 1185-4 (-0.04%)
XBQ26 : 222.25 (-0.45%)
XEU26 : 68.90 (-0.06%)
SWQ26 : 430.70 (-1.42%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6173 (+3.61%)
ZON26 : 368-2 (unch)
ZRN26 : 12.975 (-0.19%)
MLU26 : 212.75 (-0.70%)
Y2N26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCN26 : 455-4 (-0.44%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Corn Falling at Tuesday’s Midday

Corn futures are facing Tuesday pressure at midday, with contracts down 3 to 5 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 5 ¼ cents to $4.18 1/4. Export Inspections data showed...

ZCZ26 : 480-0 (-0.41%)
ZCU26 : 462-2 (-0.43%)
ZCN26 : 455-4 (-0.44%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4420 (-0.99%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1782 (-1.33%)
Wheat Trading Mixed on Tuesday

The wheat complex is showing mixed trade on Tuesday, with the winter wheat contracts fading lower. Chicago SRW futures are trading with 8 to 9 cent losses at midday. KC HRW futures are down 3 to 4 ¼ cents....

KEU26 : 682-4 (-0.80%)
KEN26 : 670-4 (-0.85%)
MWN26 : 6.8900 (-0.40%)
ZWN26 : 627-2 (-1.30%)
ZWU26 : 641-0 (-1.12%)
Soybeans Posting Tuesday Losses

Soybeans are trading with Tuesday losses of 6 to 9 cents so far at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 8 1/2 cents at $11.24 3/4. Soymeal futures are showing $1.80 to $2.50 losses,...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2427 (-0.72%)
ZLN26 : 74.64 (+0.38%)
ZMN26 : 328.7 (+0.03%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1360 (-0.57%)
ZSX26 : 1180-0 (-0.02%)
ZSN26 : 1185-4 (-0.04%)
ZSQ26 : 1184-6 (-0.02%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 448-4
2nd Resistance Point 447-0
1st Resistance Point 446-2
Last Price 445-4s
1st Support Level 444-0
2nd Support Level 442-4
3rd Support Level 441-6

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52-Week High 508-2
Fibonacci 61.8% 468-3
Fibonacci 50% 456-0
Last Price 445-4s
Fibonacci 38.2% 443-5
52-Week Low 403-6

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