CBOT • ZC • ZCH26

Corn Futures (CBOT ZC)

Front month Mar 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 447.00
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 441.50
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. +5.50
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. +1.25%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 757
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). 1,565
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. March 06 20:19

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.

RFD-TVRFD-TV•Mar 07 Corn Leads Weekly Export Sales; Cotton Shipments Jump
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Rural Radio NetworkRural Radio Network•Mar 06 KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Corn growers losing patience on E15
AOLAOL•Mar 06 Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe
BarchartBarchart•Mar 06 Corn Rallies into the Weekend
Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield Ag News•Mar 06 Bayer provides update on Preceon Smart Corn at Commodity Classic
Rural Radio NetworkRural Radio Network•Mar 06 Corn growers losing patience on E15
BarchartBarchart•Mar 06 Corn Rally Pushes Higher on Friday

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Corn futures.

ZCH26 March 2026 USX 447.00 +1.25%
ZCK26 May 2026 USX 460.50 +1.54%
ZCN26 July 2026 USX 471.00 +1.78%
ZCU26 September 2026 USX 472.00 +1.67%
ZCZ26 December 2026 USX 484.50 +1.36%
ZCH27 March 2027 USX 494.00 +1.02%
ZCK27 May 2027 USX 498.75 +0.81%
ZCN27 July 2027 USX 500.75 +0.75%
ZCU27 September 2027 USX 477.75 +0.79%
ZCZ27 December 2027 USX 481.75 +0.89%
ZCH28 March 2028 USX 492.00 +0.92%
ZCK28 May 2028 USX 496.25 +0.76%
ZCN28 July 2028 USX 498.25 +0.66%
ZCU28 September 2028 USX 473.25 +0.05%
ZCZ28 December 2028 USX 477.25 +0.05%
ZCN29 July 2029 USX 493.75 +0.05%
ZCZ29 December 2029 USX 466.25 +0.05%

Futures Contract

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

Commodity

Corn

Month

March 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZCH26

Volume

757

Open Interest

1,565

Previous close

USX 441.50

Day range

USX 441.00 — USX 449.50

Expiration

March 13, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 447.00

30-Day Avg

USX 470.88

30-Day Low

USX 424.00

30-Day High

USX 500.50

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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