CBOT • ZC • ZCK26

Corn Futures (CBOT ZC)

Front month May 2026. Live price, spreads, seasonality, and nearby cash bids.

Last iThe most recent traded futures price for this contract (the "board" price). Not a local cash bid. Can move quickly during trading hours. USX 450.25
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 452.75
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. -2.50
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. -0.55%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 196
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). 1,072
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 07 09:07

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.

UkrAgroConsultUkrAgroConsult•May 07 Ukraine once again becomes key to the EU corn market
UkrAgroConsultUkrAgroConsult•May 06 Demand prices for corn in Ukraine continue to grow
UkrAgroConsultUkrAgroConsult•May 06 Ukrainian corn is in demand in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern markets
Farm ProgressFarm Progress•May 06 USDA's May corn forecast rarely matches final numbers, data shows
Farms.comFarms.com•May 06 The Massey Ferguson Corn Planter is Gone
BarchartBarchart•May 06 Corn Holding onto Wednesday Weakness with Pressure from Crude
Successful FarmingSuccessful Farming•May 06 Corn Ends Day Down More Than 11¢ | Wednesday, May 6, 2026
BarchartBarchart•May 06 Corn Closes with Midweek Losses Following Crude Weakness

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Corn futures.

ZCK26 May 2026 USX 450.25 -0.55%
ZCN26 July 2026 USX 465.50 -0.64%
ZCU26 September 2026 USX 472.00 -0.63%
ZCZ26 December 2026 USX 486.75 -0.66%
ZCH27 March 2027 USX 499.75 -0.70%
ZCK27 May 2027 USX 506.75 -0.78%
ZCN27 July 2027 USX 510.25 -0.83%
ZCU27 September 2027 USX 497.00 0.00
ZCZ27 December 2027 USX 496.50 -0.85%
ZCH28 March 2028 USX 510.75 0.00
ZCK28 May 2028 USX 515.50 0.00
ZCN28 July 2028 USX 517.00 0.00
ZCU28 September 2028 USX 482.00 0.00
ZCZ28 December 2028 USX 485.50 0.00
ZCN29 July 2029 USX 503.25 0.00
ZCZ29 December 2029 USX 487.25 0.00

Futures Contract

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

Commodity

Corn

Month

May 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZCK26

Volume

196

Open Interest

1,072

Previous close

USX 452.75

Day range

USX 450.25 — USX 453.00

Expiration

May 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 450.25

30-Day Avg

USX 489.70

30-Day Low

USX 438.00

30-Day High

USX 528.75

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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