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 449.25
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 448.50
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. +0.75
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. +0.17%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 12,431
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). 336,704
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. April 17 08:25

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.

BarchartBarchart•Apr 16 Corn Slips Lower on Thursday
BarchartBarchart•Apr 16 Corn Falling Back on Thursday
Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield Ag News•Apr 16 Conflict rally behind corn and soybean markets
AgWebAgWeb•Apr 16 Wheat Rallies on Weather, Corn and Soybeans Fall with One Eye on War the Other on Weather
Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield Ag News•Apr 16 Strong demand supports higher basis for corn, soybeans in Eastern Corn Belt states
Ohio's Country JournalOhio's Country Journal•Apr 16 Field Leader Podcast Episode 70, Early Planting Soybean and Corn Considerations with Taylor Dill
Rural Radio NetworkRural Radio Network•Apr 16 USMEF symposium shows why Mexico matters to cattle, corn and the bottom line
UkrAgroConsultUkrAgroConsult•Apr 16 Resumption of stock market quotes supports corn prices in Ukraine

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Corn futures.

ZCK26 May 2026 USX 449.25 +0.17%
ZCN26 July 2026 USX 458.25 +0.11%
ZCU26 September 2026 USX 461.50 +0.11%
ZCZ26 December 2026 USX 477.00 +0.05%
ZCH27 March 2027 USX 490.50 +0.05%
ZCK27 May 2027 USX 498.00 +0.10%
ZCN27 July 2027 USX 501.75 +0.10%
ZCU27 September 2027 USX 481.75 0.00
ZCZ27 December 2027 USX 487.00 +0.15%
ZCH28 March 2028 USX 496.50 0.00
ZCK28 May 2028 USX 501.50 0.00
ZCN28 July 2028 USX 503.25 0.00
ZCU28 September 2028 USX 475.25 0.00
ZCZ28 December 2028 USX 479.00 0.00
ZCN29 July 2029 USX 493.50 0.00
ZCZ29 December 2029 USX 479.00 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

12,431

Open Interest

336,704

Previous close

USX 448.50

Day range

USX 447.50 — USX 450.50

Expiration

May 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 449.25

30-Day Avg

USX 486.22

30-Day Low

USX 438.00

30-Day High

USX 515.75

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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