Corn Futures Experience Volatile Trading with Modest Gains

On Thursday, corn futures experienced a session marked by both upward and downward trading movements, ultimately concluding with prices increasing between ¼ to 1 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price reflected a rise of 1 1/2 cents, settling at $3.82 3/4.

This morning’s Export Sales report revealed a notable total of 1.923 million metric tons (MMT) of corn sold for the 2025/26 growing season during the week ending September 18. This figure represented a substantial increase of 56.2% compared to the previous week and was more than three times the amount sold during the same week last year. Leading the purchases was Mexico, with 891,100 MT acquired, while 290,700 MT were sold to an unknown destination and another 190,900 MT to Colombia.

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In overnight trading, a South Korean importer placed a tender for 140,000 MT of corn, with offers due on Friday. Additionally, Argentina has lifted its suspension of export taxes after quickly meeting its $7 billion export target during the initial days.

Corn Futures Closing Prices

December 2025 Corn closed at $4.25 3/4, up 1 1/2 cents.

Nearby Cash was $3.82 3/4, also up 1 1/2 cents.

March 2026 Corn finished at $4.42 1/4, a rise of 1 1/4 cents.

May 2026 Corn closed at $4.51 1/4, increasing by 1 cent.

As of the publication date, Austin Schroeder holds no direct or indirect positions in any securities discussed in this article. All information and data provided in this post are for informational purposes only. Originally published on Barchart.com