CBOT • ZC • ZCN26

Corn Futures (CBOT ZC)

Front month Jul 2026.

Last iThe most recent traded futures price for this contract (the "board" price). Not a local cash bid. Can move quickly during trading hours. 454.75 ¢/bu
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. 457.50 ¢/bu
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. -2.75
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. -0.60%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 35,227
Open interest iHow many contracts are still open (not offset or delivered). Typically updates once per day (often shows the latest available from the prior session). 696,822
Last update (UTC-5) iThe time we last refreshed the quote, shown in UTC-5 for consistency. If markets are moving fast, numbers may update a few minutes after trades happen. May 27 14:44

Price History

View historical price action for Corn futures contract.

My Local Cash Bids vs Futures

Preview i How this works
  • Enter your town/ZIP (or use your device location) and pick a futures month.
  • We show a few nearby posted cash bids and estimate basis vs the selected futures contract.
  • Basis = Cash ($/t) − Futures ($/t). Negative = under the board, positive = over.
  • Results are grouped by delivery point (we typically show the best bid per location) and limited in this preview.
  • Prices can change quickly. Always call the buyer to confirm. (Market data may be delayed.)

Pick a location to compare nearby Corn cash bids vs a futures month.

Cash bids will appear here with basis calculations compared to the selected futures contract.

News Stories

Latest news articles related to Corn from sources across the web.

Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield Ag News•May 26 86% of U.S. corn, 79% of soybeans planted
BarchartBarchart•May 27 Corn Extending Lower on Wednesday Morning
Farms.comFarms.com•May 27 Conditions Right for TAR Spot in Missouri Corn Crops
BarchartBarchart•May 26 Corn Falling Early on Tuesday
AOLAOL•May 26 Corn yields at risk as nitrogen prices soar
BarchartBarchart•May 26 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Bulls Are Fighting to Stabilize Grain Prices
Farms.comFarms.com•May 26 How to Do Stand Counts in Corn
BarchartBarchart•May 26 Corn Closes Lower on Tuesday

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Corn futures.

ZCN26 July 2026 454.75 ¢/bu -0.60%
ZCU26 September 2026 461.75 ¢/bu -0.54%
ZCZ26 December 2026 479.75 ¢/bu -0.47%
ZCH27 March 2027 494.00 ¢/bu -0.50%
ZCK27 May 2027 501.00 ¢/bu -0.60%
ZCN27 July 2027 503.50 ¢/bu -0.84%
ZCU27 September 2027 487.25 ¢/bu -0.51%
ZCZ27 December 2027 492.00 ¢/bu -0.46%
ZCH28 March 2028 501.00 ¢/bu -0.69%
ZCK28 May 2028 509.75 ¢/bu 0.00
ZCN28 July 2028 511.75 ¢/bu 0.00
ZCU28 September 2028 479.50 ¢/bu 0.00
ZCZ28 December 2028 479.75 ¢/bu -0.57%
ZCN29 July 2029 502.00 ¢/bu -0.05%
ZCZ29 December 2029 482.00 ¢/bu -0.41%

Futures Contract

Key details for trading and hedging. Always confirm dates and rules with the exchange.

Commodity

Corn

Month

July 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZCN26

Volume

35,227

Open Interest

696,822

Previous close

457.50 ¢/bu

Day range

452.75 ¢/bu — 459.75 ¢/bu

Expiration

July 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 454.75

30-Day Avg

USX 499.73

30-Day Low

USX 455.00

30-Day High

USX 529.75

Contract Roll Calendar

Avoid delivery risk and expiry surprises. Here are common markets, months, and typical roll windows. For exact FND/LTD dates and tick specs, open the contract specs.

Contract Months

Mar • May • Jul • Sep • Dec

New‑Crop Reference

Dec

FND/LTD (typical)

Month‑prior FND; LTD mid‑month.

Recommended Roll Window

Roll ~5–10 trading days before FND/LTD.

DISCLAIMER: Dates and roll windows are guidelines. Always confirm FND/LTD and holidays on your exchange calendar or with your broker.
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