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Corn May '26 (ZCK26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Rallying Out of Bull Friendly USDA Report

Corn futures are trading with 6 to 8 cent gains so far on Friday following friendlier then expected USDA data. There were 12 deliveries issued against July overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 6 cents higher at $4.06 3/4.

The monthly WASDE report from this morning showed US corn stocks for 2025/26 down 125 mbu from last month to 2.02 bbu. That was mainly due to a 150 mbu increase to feed and residual and a 25 mbu cut to ethanol. New crop carryout saw a larger than expected drop, down 170 mbu to 1.790 bbu, due to the lower carryover and a 50 mbu increase in exports.

World corn stocks were trimmed by 5.96 MMT to 275.26 MMT. That came mostly from the US cut, as well as a 1 MMT drop to China on a smaller old crop number. EU production was down 3.72 MMT to 53.78 MMT. Coceral trimmed their EU and UK corn production number by 4.5 MMT to 52.7 MMT. Argentina 2025/26 output was raised by 2 MMT to 63 MMT.

Jul 26 Corn is at $4.34 1/2, up 6 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
$990/900
First Notice Date
04/30/26
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 30, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
715,778 (-101,173)
750,657 (-82,789)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
490,117 (-30,845)
425,940 (-36,689)
Producers - Long / Short
362,413 (-70,542)
715,454 (-68,018)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
338,417 (-18,319)
20,255 (-2,459)
Managed Money - Long / Short
293,291 (-15,437)
360,287 (-23,260)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
196,826 (-15,408)
65,653 (-13,429)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
442-6 +1.98%
on 04/15/26
475-0 -4.95%
on 05/05/26
+8-4 (+1.92%)
since 04/14/26
3-Month
434-2 +3.97%
on 02/19/26
476-0 -5.15%
on 03/09/26
+9-4 (+2.15%)
since 02/13/26
52-Week
420-6 +7.31%
on 08/14/25
479-2 -5.79%
on 05/22/25
-12-4 (-2.69%)
since 05/14/25

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Corn Rallying Out of Bull Friendly USDA Report

Corn futures are trading with 6 to 8 cent gains so far on Friday following friendlier then expected USDA data. There were 12 deliveries issued against July overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash...

ZCZ26 : 459-6 (+1.71%)
ZCU26 : 438-2 (+1.56%)
ZCN26 : 436-6 (+2.10%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2257 (+1.82%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0725 (+1.64%)
Wheat Rallying on Friday with Russian Rumors

The wheat complex is trading with double digit gains across most contracts on Friday. Chicago SRW contracts are trading with 19 to 23 1/2 cent gains at midday. There were 2 deliveries against CBT wheat...

KEU26 : 673-6 (+2.98%)
KEN26 : 661-2 (+2.96%)
MWN26 : 6.0300s (unch)
ZWN26 : 634-6 (+3.84%)
ZWU26 : 635-6 (+2.58%)
Soybeans Posting Friday Rally as USDA Shows Better Than Expected Data

Soybeans are trading with 10 to 13 ½ cent gains across most contracts at midday, following a friendlier USDA report. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 13 1/4 cents at $11.44 1/4....

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4402 (+1.15%)
ZLZ26 : 69.03 (+0.60%)
ZMZ26 : 319.2 (+1.20%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2618 (+0.78%)
ZSX26 : 1190-2 (+0.74%)
ZSN26 : 1197-2 (+1.48%)
ZSQ26 : 1191-2 (+1.15%)
Crop Production

Crop Production - 2026-07-10

MWU26 : 6.5000 (+1.72%)
ZSX26 : 1190-2 (+0.74%)
XBX26 : 238.50 (+2.58%)
XEU26 : 67.84 (+0.53%)
SWV26 : 464.60s (-1.48%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4723 (-0.96%)
ZOZ26 : 363-6 (+1.32%)
ZRU26 : 13.980 (+0.29%)
MLU26 : 214.00 (+4.39%)
Y2N26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ26 : 459-6 (+1.71%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
WASDE

WASDE - 2026-07-10

KGV26 : 0.7893s (-0.06%)
ZSX26 : 1190-2 (+0.74%)
KIF27 : 310.00 (unch)
XBX26 : 238.50 (+2.58%)
KOU26 : 4,513s (-1.76%)
SWV26 : 464.60s (-1.48%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4723 (-0.96%)
ZOZ26 : 363-6 (+1.32%)
BJQ26 : 1.6320 (-0.79%)
ZMZ26 : 319.2 (+1.20%)
MLU26 : 214.00 (+4.39%)
ZCZ26 : 459-6 (+1.71%)
Soybeans Showing Steady Friday AM Trade

Soybeans are holding steady on Friday morning. Futures were down 10 to 15 ¼ cents in the front months, with other contracts fractionally to 8 cents lower. Open interest suggested new selling, up 8,425...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4402 (+1.15%)
ZLZ26 : 69.03 (+0.60%)
ZMZ26 : 319.2 (+1.20%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2618 (+0.78%)
ZSX26 : 1190-2 (+0.74%)
ZSN26 : 1197-2 (+1.48%)
ZSQ26 : 1191-2 (+1.15%)
Corn Holding Firmer Ahead of USDA Report

Corn is starting off Friday with mixed trade, as July is up 1 ¾ cents and other front months fractionally lower. Futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 2 to 4 ¼ cents lower, as nearby July...

ZCZ26 : 459-6 (+1.71%)
ZCU26 : 438-2 (+1.56%)
ZCN26 : 436-6 (+2.10%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2257 (+1.82%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0725 (+1.64%)
Wheat Showing Friday Morning Gains

Wheat is trading with double digit gains in the winter wheats and spring wheat up a nickel. The wheat complex led the grain complex higher on Thursday, holding with gains across the three exchanges. Chicago...

KEU26 : 673-6 (+2.98%)
KEN26 : 661-2 (+2.96%)
MWN26 : 6.0300s (unch)
ZWN26 : 634-6 (+3.84%)
ZWU26 : 635-6 (+2.58%)
Soybeans Correct Lower on Thursday Ahead of Friday USDA Reports

Soybeans were down 10 to 15 ¼ cents in the front months, with other contracts fractionallt to 8 cents lower. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 14 1/2 cents at $11.31. Soymeal futures...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.4402 (+1.15%)
ZLZ26 : 69.03 (+0.60%)
ZMZ26 : 319.2 (+1.20%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.2618 (+0.78%)
ZSX26 : 1190-2 (+0.74%)
ZSN26 : 1197-2 (+1.48%)
ZSQ26 : 1191-2 (+1.15%)
Corn Fades Lower on Thursday

Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 2 to 4 ¼ cents lower, as nearby July was down 7 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 3 1/4 cents lower at $4.01 3/4. USDA’s...

ZCZ26 : 459-6 (+1.71%)
ZCU26 : 438-2 (+1.56%)
ZCN26 : 436-6 (+2.10%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.2257 (+1.82%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0725 (+1.64%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Relative Strength just crossed below 50%. The market is indicating support for a bearish trend.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 459-0
2nd Resistance Point 457-4
1st Resistance Point 454-4
Last Price 451-4s
1st Support Level 450-0
2nd Support Level 448-4
3rd Support Level 445-4

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52-Week High 479-2
Fibonacci 61.8% 456-7
Last Price 451-4s
Fibonacci 50% 450-0
Fibonacci 38.2% 443-1
52-Week Low 420-6

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