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Corn May '25 (ZCK25)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Fade Back Lower into the Weekend

Corn futures closed the Friday session mixed, with front months down ½ to 2 cents and deferred contracts for the 2027 crop steady to a penny higher. July options expired today, with first notice day on Tuesday. July futures were down 4 ¾ cents this week, with December down 2 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 1 3/4 cents lower at $3.85 1/4.

CFTC data showed managed money adding another 23,264 contracts to their net short position in corn futures and options the week ending on June 23. That came via new short interest, with the outright shorts up 37,052 contracts.

Acreage data will be updated on Tuesday from NASS, with traders looking for 95.1 million corn acres according to a Bloomberg survey. 

USDA’s Export Sales data showed 84.667 MMT of corn sold for 2025/26 as of June 18. That is now 100% of the USDA export projection and ahead of the last several years’ pace. Actual shipments were 67.81 MMT, 80% of the USDA estimate. Total accumulated... 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
04/30/25
Expiration Date
05/14/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 23, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
816,951 (-27,473)
833,446 (-43,449)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
520,962 (+23,480)
462,629 (+42,991)
Producers - Long / Short
432,955 (-19,775)
783,472 (-41,219)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
356,736 (-5,588)
22,714 (-120)
Managed Money - Long / Short
308,728 (+14,869)
383,547 (+40,201)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
212,234 (+8,611)
79,082 (+2,790)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
430-6 +1.80%
on 05/13/25
488-6 -10.28%
on 04/15/25
-46-4 (-9.59%)
since 04/14/25
3-Month
430-6 +1.80%
on 05/13/25
518-6 -15.47%
on 02/19/25
-70-2 (-13.81%)
since 02/14/25
52-Week
414-2 +5.85%
on 08/26/24
518-6 -15.47%
on 02/19/25
-72-0 (-14.10%)
since 05/14/24

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ZWN26 : 578-2s (-2.16%)
ZCN26 : 412-6s (-0.48%)
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DBA : 26.80 (-0.45%)
ZCU26 : 421-6s (-0.59%)
SOYB : 24.50 (-0.24%)
XBX26 : 221.00s (-0.11%)
CORN : 16.86 (-0.53%)
ZWN26 : 578-2s (-2.16%)
WEAT : 22.17 (-1.73%)
ZSU26 : 1141-4s (+0.02%)
TAGS : 23.84 (+0.13%)
Wheat Falls into the Weekend

The wheat complex posted losses across most contracts on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts were down 9 to 12 3/4 cents in the front months, with July 27 ½ cents lower on the week. KC HRW futures were 9 to...

KEU26 : 619-4s (-1.74%)
KEN26 : 611-0s (-1.53%)
MWN26 : 5.7550s (-2.00%)
ZWN26 : 578-2s (-2.16%)
ZWU26 : 589-6s (-1.95%)
Corn Fade Back Lower into the Weekend

Corn futures closed the Friday session mixed, with front months down ½ to 2 cents and deferred contracts for the 2027 crop steady to a penny higher. July options expired today, with first notice day on...

ZCZ26 : 441-4s (-0.34%)
ZCU26 : 421-6s (-0.59%)
ZCN26 : 412-6s (-0.48%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.0624 (-0.32%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.8655 (-0.12%)
Soybeans Close Friday with Slight Losses

Soybeans closed the Friday session with contracts steady to 1 ½ cents lower, as September was ¼ cent higher. July options expired today, with FND on Tuesday. July was up 3 ½ cents this week, with November...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.7946 (+0.06%)
ZLZ26 : 67.09s (-0.15%)
ZMZ26 : 304.5s (-0.16%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9090 (unch)
ZSX26 : 1156-2s (-0.06%)
ZSN26 : 1126-2s (-0.11%)
ZSQ26 : 1136-4s (-0.04%)
Grain Spreads: Bean Oil, Meal, Nat Gas

Gameplan Presented

Shootin' the Bull about heaping on the risk

Capital outlay hit a new high this week as historical prices were paid in multiple weight categories. This widened the starting feeder to finished fat spread by over $20.00 from June 16 to June 26.

Soybeans Showing Slight Losses on Friday

Soybeans are trading 1 to 3 cent losses at Friday’s midday. July options expire on Friday with FND on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 2 1/2 cents at $10.76 1/4. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.7946 (+0.06%)
ZLZ26 : 67.09s (-0.15%)
ZMZ26 : 304.5s (-0.16%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9090 (unch)
ZSX26 : 1156-2s (-0.06%)
ZSN26 : 1126-2s (-0.11%)
ZSQ26 : 1136-4s (-0.04%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 443-6
2nd Resistance Point 442-0
1st Resistance Point 440-2
Last Price 438-4s
1st Support Level 436-6
2nd Support Level 435-0
3rd Support Level 433-2

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52-Week High 518-6
Fibonacci 61.8% 478-7
Fibonacci 50% 466-4
Fibonacci 38.2% 454-1
Last Price 438-4s
52-Week Low 414-2

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