Corn futures are trading with gains of 1 to 3 cents across most contracts on Thursday, supported by a rally in crude oil. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 cents at $3.84¼.
The USDA has once again delayed the weekly Export Sales report due to the ongoing government shutdown. Traders continue to estimate that between 0.8 and 2 million metric tons (MMT) of corn were sold in the week ending October 16.
According to data from the International Grains Council, world corn production for 2025/26 remains steady this month. However, global consumption is projected to increase by 2 MMT, while stocks are expected to rise by 5 MMT, reaching 299 MMT. This is largely due to increased stocks in 2024/25, up by 7 MMT.
As of the latest prices:
– December 2025 Corn is trading at $4.24¾, up 1¾ cents.
– Nearby Cash Corn is at $3.84¼, up 2 cents.
– March 2026 Corn is at $4.38, up 2¼ cents.
– May 2026 Corn is at $4.46¼, up 2¾ cents.
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