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Corn May '25 (ZCK25)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Closes Monday with Losses

Corn futures settled the Monday session with contracts down 1 to 2 cents at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 1/2 cents at $3.95 1/4. 

Export Inspections data showed corn shipments at 1.308 MMT (51.49 mbu) shipped in the week that ended on February 5. That was up 14.01% from the week prior, but down 4.19% the same week last year. Mexico was the top destination of 476,628 MT, with 187,063 MT to Japan and 135,816 MT to Colombia. Marketing year shipments have totaled 33.93 MMT (1.336 bbu), which is up 46.72% yr/yr.

USDA’s WASDE will be out on Tuesday, with traders looking for no major changes to the US ending stocks number, with an average trade guess of 2.215 bbu according to a Bloomberg survey. The world numbers are expected to see an update, with  Brazil corn production estimated up 1.3 MMT to 132.3 MMT.

Brazil’s first corn crop is listed at 15% harvested according to AgRural, ahead of the 19% pace from last year. The second crop... 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
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 Feb 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
777,607 (+3,093)
724,691 (+2,868)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
344,781 (+3,205)
379,479 (+6,232)
Producers - Long / Short
462,208 (+8,841)
669,476 (+13,125)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
275,040 (+5,624)
14,856 (+1,115)
Managed Money - Long / Short
213,807 (+910)
294,420 (-73)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
130,974 (+2,295)
85,059 (+6,305)
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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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Corn Closes Monday with Losses

Corn futures settled the Monday session with contracts down 1 to 2 cents at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 1/2 cents at $3.95 1/4. Export Inspections data showed...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 437-0 (unch)
ZCH26 : 428-6 (unch)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.9534 (-0.35%)
Wheat Closes Mixed on Monday

The wheat complex closed Monday with weakness across most contracts, as spring wheat tried to hold up. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally to a penny lower on the day. KC HRW futures were down 1 to 3...

KEK26 : 541-0 (-0.14%)
KEH26 : 528-2 (-0.09%)
MWH26 : 5.6950 (-0.18%)
ZWH26 : 527-2 (-0.28%)
ZWK26 : 537-2 (-0.28%)
Soybeans See Monday Weakness, Despite Export Business

Soybeans posted Monday gains of 3 to 5 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 4 ¼ cents at $10.45 1/2. Soymeal futures were a dime to $5.80 lower, with Soy Oil futures were 102...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.4457 (-0.40%)
ZLH26 : 56.77 (+0.14%)
ZMH26 : 298.1 (+0.10%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1111-6 (+0.09%)
ZSK26 : 1126-0 (+0.09%)
Hogs Break Down

Hogs gap open lower and pull back

Shootin' the Bull about costs and guidelines

Managing the historic amount of working capital, to produce a pound of beef, has become increasingly more difficult.

Soybean Market Bulls Gain Footing with Monthly USDA Report on Deck

Tuesday’s USDA supply and demand report is expected to show very little changed in soybean, corn, and winter wheat.

ZMH26 : 298.1 (+0.10%)
ZCH26 : 428-6 (unch)
ZSH26 : 1111-6 (+0.09%)
ZLH26 : 56.77 (+0.14%)
ZCH26 : 428-6 (unch)
CLH26 : 64.18 (-0.28%)
$DXY : 96.84 (+0.02%)
CLH26 : 64.18 (-0.28%)
ZMH26 : 298.1 (+0.10%)
ZWH26 : 527-2 (-0.28%)
KEH26 : 528-2 (-0.09%)
ZSH26 : 1111-6 (+0.09%)
Corn Showing Weakness on Monday

Corn futures are trading with Monday midday losses of 2 to 3 cents so far. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 2 1/2 cents at $3.94 1/4. Export Inspections data showed corn shipments...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 437-0 (unch)
ZCH26 : 428-6 (unch)
ZCPAUS.CM : 3.9534 (-0.35%)
Wheat Showing Marginal Weakness on at Midday

The wheat complex is showing slight losses across the three markets on Monday. Chicago SRW futures are 1 to 2 1/2 cents lower at midday. KC HRW futures are down 3 to 4 cents in most contracts. MPLS spring...

KEK26 : 541-0 (-0.14%)
KEH26 : 528-2 (-0.09%)
MWH26 : 5.6950 (-0.18%)
ZWH26 : 527-2 (-0.28%)
ZWK26 : 537-2 (-0.28%)
Soybeans Falling Back on Monday, Despite Export Business

Soybeans are trading with midday weakness of 6 to 8 cents in the front months on Monday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 7 ½ cents at $10.41 1/4. Soymeal futures are trading with...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.4457 (-0.40%)
ZLH26 : 56.77 (+0.14%)
ZMH26 : 298.1 (+0.10%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1111-6 (+0.09%)
ZSK26 : 1126-0 (+0.09%)
How Much Higher Can Corn Prices Move in February 2026?

May corn futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

ZCK26 : 437-0 (unch)

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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