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Corn Facing Double Digit Losses on Monday

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Corn futures dropped 11–12¼ cents midday Monday, with nearby contracts hitting $4.55 as cash prices fell 12 cents to $4.11½, pressured by declining soybean and crude oil markets. Export data showed 1.658 MMT (65.3 mbu) of corn shipped last week—down 1.98% from the prior week but up 8.95% year-over-year, with Mexico, Japan, and Colombia as top buyers. Speculative funds added 140,297 net-long contracts, the largest bullish move since May 2019, while producers increased net-short positions to 477,414 contracts, signaling hedging activity. Brazil’s first corn harvest lagged at 50% completion (vs. 72% last year), and second-crop planting reached 91% (vs. 97% in 2025), hinting at potential supply delays. Year-to-date corn exports surged 39.16% to 42.869 MMT, but Monday’s losses reflect broader commodity weakness despite strong long-term demand trends.
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks Corn Facing Double Digit Losses on Monday March 16, 2026 — 05:28 pm EDT Written by Austin Schroeder for Barchart-> Corn futures are trading with 11 to 12 ¼ cent losses in the nearbys on Monday’s midday. Pressure is coming from beans and crude oil slipping $3.19. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 12 cents to $4.11 1/2. Monday morning’s Export Inspections report showed 1.658 MMT (65.3 mbu) of corn shipped in the week of 3/12. That was 1.98% below the week prior but 8.95% above the same week last year. Mexico was the largest destination of 446,121 MT, with 281,957 MT shipped to Japan and 150,849 MT to Colombia. The marketing year total is now 42.869 MMT (1.688 bbu) of corn shipped since September 1, which is 39.16% above the same period last year. China was the sole destination for 127,639 MT of sorghum. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis. The weekly Commitment of Traders report from CFTC showed a total of 140,297 contracts of futures and options added to the spec fund net long position in the week ending on March 10. That was the largest Tuesday/Tuesday bull move since May 2019 and took the net position to 193,271 contracts. Producer selling was noted, as commercials added 143,803 contracts to their net short to 477,414 contracts. AgRural estimate the Brazilian first corn crop at 50% harvested by Thursday, lagging the 72% pace last year. The second crop corn was at 91% planted, behind the 97% pace a year ago. May 26 Corn is at $4.55, down 12 1/4 cents,Nearby Cash is at $4.11 1/2, down 12 cents,Jul 26 Corn is at $4.66 3/4, down 11 1/2 cents,Sep 26 Corn is at $4.68, down 11 1/4 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. More news from Barchart Corn Prices Are Trending Higher. 1 Options Trade to Make Now.

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