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Corn (ZC): COT Report, Price & Analysis ZC

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Corn (ZC). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the CORN - CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE, with real-time price charts and sector comparisons, we provide a deep dive into the current market dynamics. Understanding these underlying shifts allows you to better anticipate where the market might be heading next.

About Corn (ZC)

About Corn (Maize)

Corn is a versatile cereal grain and one of the most widely grown crops globally. The United States, China, and Brazil are the world's largest producers.

Primary Usage

It serves as a primary source of livestock feed, a staple food for human consumption (corn flour, sweetcorn), and a key feedstock for biofuel (ethanol) production. It's also used to produce high-fructose corn syrup.

Market Dynamics & Key Drivers

  • Energy Markets: Due to its dominant use in ethanol production, corn prices are strongly correlated with crude oil and gasoline prices.
  • Weather & Yields: Planting seasons in the US Midwest (the Corn Belt) and summer weather heavily dictate global supply.
  • Trade Policies: Chinese import demand and international tariffs play a crucial role in export volumes.
Price
$447.25 / bu Bushel (bu) is a unit of volume used for dry commodities like grains. For Corn and Soybeans, one bushel is about 56-60 lbs (25-27 kg); for Wheat, it's about 60 lbs (27 kg).
Apr 08, 2026
Market Sentiment
Increasing Bullish
Outlook
Net Position
Net Position: Difference between long and short contracts of Non-Commercials (large speculators/funds). A positive value means they are predominantly net-long (expecting rising prices).
440,915
▲ 45.9%
Market Situation
The market situation analyzes the current net positioning compared to the historical average of recent years (Z-Score). This helps to identify extreme market conditions.
Bullish

Corn (ZC) Price Chart

COT Charts

Latest News for Corn

Corn and wheat prices jump to highest prices in more than three years
Corn and wheat prices jump to highest prices in more than three years

Corn and wheat prices have climbed to their highest levels in more than three years. Corn is being driven mainly by tighter U.S. supply expectations, while wheat is more directl...

CNBC CNBC, 6 days ago

Origin Agritech Secures Exclusive Nationwide Rights to Zhongdan 6202, the Flagship Machine-Harvest Corn Hybrid Developed Under China's National 14th Five-Year Plan Breeding Program
Origin Agritech Secures Exclusive Nationwide Rights to Zhongdan 6202, the Flagship Machine-Harvest Corn Hybrid Developed Under China's National 14th Five-Year Plan Breeding Program

Projected RMB 5 Million (US$0.74M) in Immediate Cash Flow BEIJING, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the “Company” or “Origin”), a leading ...

GlobeNewsWire GlobeNewsWire, 29 days ago

Why Alto Ingredients Is Earning More From Every Bushel of Corn
Why Alto Ingredients Is Earning More From Every Bushel of Corn

ALTO is earning more from each corn bushel as stronger co-product pricing and lower corn costs offset softer alcohol demand.

Zacks Investment Research Zacks Investment Research, 2 months ago

Positioning History

commercial and non-commercial positions
Date Position Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
Aug 25, 2026 Bullish 440,915 593,012 152,097 669,606 1,044,214
Aug 18, 2026 Bullish 302,142 509,795 207,653 710,588 956,188
Aug 11, 2026 Bullish 244,912
Aug 04, 2026 Bullish 255,068 480,857 225,789 692,874 901,219
Jul 28, 2026 Bullish 254,320 493,348 239,028 698,210 902,141
Jul 21, 2026 Bullish 186,650 492,296 305,646 710,336 849,590
Jul 14, 2026 Bullish 131,463 482,223 350,760 703,349 798,325
Jul 07, 2026 Bullish 100,980 478,153 377,173 700,793 768,447
Jun 30, 2026 Bullish 64,177 490,117 425,940 715,778 750,657
Jun 23, 2026 Bullish 58,333 520,962 462,629 816,951 833,446
Jun 16, 2026 Bullish 77,844 497,482 419,638 844,424 876,895
Jun 09, 2026 Bullish 103,559 477,576 374,017 848,686 901,808
Jun 02, 2026 Bullish 199,942 463,970 264,028 792,582 903,976
May 26, 2026 Bullish 302,002 521,725 219,723 773,197 1,004,716
May 19, 2026 Bullish 358,102 569,689 211,587 757,342 1,045,967
May 12, 2026 Bullish 383,537 570,798 187,261 743,273 1,003,229
May 05, 2026 Bullish 433,384 601,877 168,493 752,467 1,121,315
Apr 28, 2026 Bullish 340,740 529,281 188,541 728,242 1,010,371
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 263,732 480,510 216,778 749,591 957,836
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 248,881 459,043 210,162 762,143 964,330
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 290,819 459,961 169,142 735,945 968,914
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 334,757 488,759 154,002 745,244 1,018,887
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 375,360 505,346 129,986 729,492 1,043,714
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 312,342 471,332 158,990 738,736 994,359
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 257,781 447,255 189,474 736,436 945,618