Corn prices are experiencing gains, with contracts increasing by 6 to 7 cents at midday after shorts covered ahead of the weekend. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is currently $3.95, while new crop prices are at $3.86 1/2.
Export sales data indicates that total shipped and unshipped sales stand at 69.467 million metric tons (MMT), representing 99% of the USDA forecast, but below the 102% five-year average pace. Shipments are at 59.114 MMT, equivalent to 85% of USDA projections, lagging behind the 88% pace.
As of midday, September 2025 Corn is priced at $4.08 3/4 (up 6 3/4 cents), December 2025 Corn at $4.28 (up 7 cents), and March 2026 Corn at $4.45 1/4 (up 7 cents).
