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Corn May '26 (ZCK26)

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Corn Futures Market News and Commentary

Corn Posts Thursday Gains

Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 5 to 6 cents lower. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 1/2 cents at $4.02 3/4. Continued strength in soybeans and meal are spilled over to corn.

The average close so far this week for December futures has been $4.57. The average close for February is used for the spring base crop insurance price, with last year at $4.70.

Weekly Export Sales data from this morning showed 1.04 MMT in corn sales in the week of 1/29. That was down 36.8% from the previous week and 29.5% below the same week last year. The top buyer was Mexico at 247,600 MT, with 246,800 MT sold to Japan and 125,800 MT sold to South Korea.

Brazil corn exports in January totaled 4.25 MMT, which was down 30.69% from the same month last year but 18.18% above the same week last year. 

Mar 26 Corn  closed at $4.35, up 5 1/2 cents,

Nearby Cash  was $4.02 3/4, up 5 1/2 cents,

May 26 Corn  closed at $4.43, up 6 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
$1,072/975
First Notice Date
04/30/26 (83 days)
Expiration Date
05/14/26 (97 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 27, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
774,514 (-11,715)
721,823 (+3,638)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
341,576 (+12,142)
373,247 (-7,891)
Producers - Long / Short
453,367 (-14,630)
656,351 (+3,888)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
269,416 (+3,601)
13,741 (+436)
Managed Money - Long / Short
212,897 (+3,200)
294,493 (-11,071)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
128,679 (+8,942)
78,754 (+3,180)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
426-2 +3.58%
on 01/13/26
456-6 -3.34%
on 01/12/26
-9-6 (-2.16%)
since 01/06/26
3-Month
426-2 +3.58%
on 01/13/26
464-6 -5.00%
on 11/14/25
-10-0 (-2.21%)
since 11/06/25
52-Week
420-6 +4.93%
on 08/14/25
496-4 -11.08%
on 02/20/25
-45-4 (-9.34%)
since 02/06/25

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Soybean Rally Continues on Thursday

Soybeans closed 18 to 21 ¼ cents higher on Thursday, with new crop contracts up 7 to 11 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 20 cents higher at $10.47. Soymeal futures are $5 to $7.00...

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.4695 (+1.96%)
ZLH26 : 55.70 (+0.09%)
ZMH26 : 305.0 (+0.59%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1116-2 (+0.36%)
ZSK26 : 1130-4 (+0.40%)
Corn Posts Thursday Gains

Corn futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 5 to 6 cents lower. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 1/2 cents at $4.02 3/4. Continued strength in soybeans and meal are spilled...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 442-0 (-0.23%)
ZCH26 : 434-0 (-0.23%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0170 (+1.37%)
Wheat Posts Thursday Rally

The wheat complex posted gains across the three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures closed 7 to 9 cents higher in the front months. KC HRW futures were 7 to 9 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring...

KEK26 : 551-2 (+0.14%)
KEH26 : 539-4 (+0.19%)
MWH26 : 5.7025 (-0.22%)
ZWH26 : 535-4 (+0.05%)
ZWK26 : 544-4 (+0.09%)
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Corn Posting Midday Thursday Gains

Corn futures are trading with 5 to 5 ½ cents in the front months on Thursday, with new crop December up 3 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 5 cents at $4.01 1/4. Continued strength...

ZCZ25 : 431-4s (-0.86%)
ZCK26 : 442-0 (-0.23%)
ZCH26 : 434-0 (-0.23%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.0170 (+1.37%)
Soybean Rally Extending to Thursday’s Midday

Soybeans are trading with 15 to 17 cent gains in the front months on Thursday, with new crop November up 8 ¼ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 15 3/4 cents higher at $10.43 3/4....

ZSPAUS.CM : 10.4695 (+1.96%)
ZLH26 : 55.70 (+0.09%)
ZMH26 : 305.0 (+0.59%)
ZSX25 : 1112-6s (-1.70%)
ZSH26 : 1116-2 (+0.36%)
ZSK26 : 1130-4 (+0.40%)
Wheat Bulls Catching Up on The Grain Rally

The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures are 8 to 9 cents higher in the front months. KC HRW futures are 7 to 8 cents in the green at midday. MPLS...

KEK26 : 551-2 (+0.14%)
KEH26 : 539-4 (+0.19%)
MWH26 : 5.7025 (-0.22%)
ZWH26 : 535-4 (+0.05%)
ZWK26 : 544-4 (+0.09%)
How Much Higher Can Soybean Prices Go After Positive Trump-Xi Talks?

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

ZSK26 : 1130-4 (+0.40%)
Will Outside Market Flows Trickle into Livestock Markets?

There’s been a broader unwind across multiple asset classes over the last week. Ag markets have mostly shrugged it off. Will the eventually take notice?

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 455-1
2nd Resistance Point 449-3
1st Resistance Point 446-1
Last Price 442-0
1st Support Level 437-1
2nd Support Level 431-3
3rd Support Level 428-1

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52-Week High 496-4
Fibonacci 61.8% 467-5
Fibonacci 50% 458-5
Fibonacci 38.2% 449-5
Last Price 442-0
52-Week Low 420-6

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