CBOT • ZC • ZCU26

Corn Futures (CBOT ZC)

Front month Sep 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. 447.25 ¢/bu
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. 449.50 ¢/bu
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. -2.25
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. -0.50%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 3,740
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). 599,566
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. July 21 03:17

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.)

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News Stories

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

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Successful FarmingSuccessful Farming•Jul 20 USDA Crop Progress: Corn Reaches 13% Dough as Soybeans Set More Pods
Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield Ag News•Jul 20 Corn, soybean ratings climb as Nebraska crops progress
Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield Ag News•Jul 20 Eastern Missouri farmer says corn and soybeans better than expected
Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield Ag News•Jul 20 Scouting season in full swing as corn, soybean crops advance

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Corn futures.

ZCU26 September 2026 447.25 ¢/bu -0.50%
ZCZ26 December 2026 470.75 ¢/bu -0.48%
ZCH27 March 2027 486.50 ¢/bu -0.41%
ZCK27 May 2027 495.25 ¢/bu -0.40%
ZCN27 July 2027 500.00 ¢/bu -0.30%
ZCU27 September 2027 484.75 ¢/bu -0.51%
ZCZ27 December 2027 492.50 ¢/bu -0.10%
ZCH28 March 2028 503.25 ¢/bu -0.05%
ZCK28 May 2028 509.50 ¢/bu +0.10%
ZCN28 July 2028 511.00 ¢/bu -0.20%
ZCU28 September 2028 488.75 ¢/bu 0.00
ZCZ28 December 2028 493.25 ¢/bu 0.00
ZCN29 July 2029 511.25 ¢/bu 0.00
ZCZ29 December 2029 497.25 ¢/bu 0.00

Futures Contract

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

Commodity

Corn

Month

September 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZCU26

Volume

3,740

Open Interest

599,566

Previous close

449.50 ¢/bu

Day range

445.50 ¢/bu — 448.50 ¢/bu

Expiration

September 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 447.25

30-Day Avg

USX 477.66

30-Day Low

USX 406.25

30-Day High

USX 513.00

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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