Corn futures advanced to $4.67 per bushel, moving close to a one-year peak of $4.7 reached on March 19, as rising fertilizer and energy costs driven by the Middle East conflict increased pressure on production. Oil prices surged to a wartime high after reports that President Donald Trump is set to review new military options in Iran, raising the risk of further escalation. Higher input costs, including fertilizers, chemicals and diesel for irrigation, are squeezing margins and threatening yields for the nutrient-intensive crop. In response, farmers in key regions from the US to Europe are reducing corn acreage and shifting to less input-heavy crops to manage costs. Prices were also supported by strong export demand, including fresh South Korean purchases, and wet conditions across parts of the US corn belt. The USDA reported US corn planting at 25% complete, ahead of expectations and above the five-year average, though upcoming Midwest storms could slow progress in some areas.

Corn rose to 467.94 USd/BU on May 1, 2026, up 0.69% from the previous day. Over the past month, Corn's price has risen 3.47%, and is up 1.45% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Corn reached an all time high of 843.75 in August of 2012. Corn - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 1 of 2026.

Corn rose to 467.94 USd/BU on May 1, 2026, up 0.69% from the previous day. Over the past month, Corn's price has risen 3.47%, and is up 1.45% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Corn is expected to trade at 449.73 USd/BU by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 426.93 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,182.86 0.86 0.07% 1.66% 12.79% May/01
Wheat 621.57 -2.18 -0.35% 3.90% 18.06% May/01
Lumber 572.50 1.50 0.26% -4.02% 4.28% May/01
Cheese 1.68 -0.0136 -0.80% -3.59% -8.78% May/01
Palm Oil 4,570.00 -8.00 -0.17% -5.34% 16.88% Apr/30
Milk 17.15 -0.05 -0.29% -3.27% -7.25% May/01
Cocoa 3,583.22 14.22 0.40% 10.42% -59.88% May/01
Cotton 82.87 0.668 0.81% 16.85% 21.86% May/01
Rubber 215.40 -0.80 -0.37% 7.38% 27.99% Apr/30
Orange Juice 186.43 -3.82 -2.01% -6.50% -26.92% May/01
Coffee 285.62 0.07 0.02% -3.31% -26.80% May/01
Oat 331.26 2.5133 0.76% -4.12% -8.30% May/01
Wool 1,897.00 2.00 0.11% 6.22% 56.78% May/01
Rice 10.91 0.1150 1.07% -2.85% -13.52% May/01
Canola 757.08 -6.72 -0.88% 4.14% 9.29% May/01
Sugar 14.96 0.35 2.38% -0.28% -13.43% May/01
Corn 468.44 3.6937 0.79% 3.58% 1.56% May/01



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Corn Stocks 9.02 13.28 Billion Bushels Mar 2026
United States Soybean Stocks 2.10 3.29 Billion Bushels Mar 2026
United States Wheat Stocks 1.30 1.68 Billion Bushels Mar 2026

Corn
Corn Futures are available for Trading in The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT® ) which was established in 1848 and is a leading futures and futures-options exchange. More than 3,600 CBOT member/stockholders trade 50 different futures and options products at the CBOT by open auction and electronically. The biggest corn exporters are the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Ukraine, and France. In 2020 five of them generated more than 75% of overall sales.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
467.94 464.75 843.75 -100.01 1912 - 2026 USd/BU Daily

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Corn Futures Approach 1-Year High
Corn futures advanced to $4.67 per bushel, moving close to a one-year peak of $4.7 reached on March 19, as rising fertilizer and energy costs driven by the Middle East conflict increased pressure on production. Oil prices surged to a wartime high after reports that President Donald Trump is set to review new military options in Iran, raising the risk of further escalation. Higher input costs, including fertilizers, chemicals and diesel for irrigation, are squeezing margins and threatening yields for the nutrient-intensive crop. In response, farmers in key regions from the US to Europe are reducing corn acreage and shifting to less input-heavy crops to manage costs. Prices were also supported by strong export demand, including fresh South Korean purchases, and wet conditions across parts of the US corn belt. The USDA reported US corn planting at 25% complete, ahead of expectations and above the five-year average, though upcoming Midwest storms could slow progress in some areas.
2026-04-30
Corn Hits 12-month High
Corn increased to 475.00 USd/BU, the highest since April 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Corn gained 2.37%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 0.15%.
2026-04-29
Corn Futures Rise to 6-Week High
Corn futures climbed to $4.62 per bushel, the highest in six weeks, supported by strong export demand and weather concerns in the US Midwest. Excess moisture across parts of the corn belt is complicating field conditions, even as early planting progresses. The USDA reported US corn planting at 25% complete, slightly ahead of expectations and above the five-year average, though upcoming Midwest storms could slow progress in some areas. Demand was also firm, with additional South Korean purchases reported. Prices gained further support from higher crude oil, as stalled efforts to end the Iran conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz kept energy markets elevated, boosting biofuel-related demand for corn. In Europe, corn prices hit a six-week high as surging fertilizer costs linked to the conflict raise concerns over reduced planting. In France, the EU’s largest producer, acreage could fall by up to 15% as farmers cut input use or switch crops.
2026-04-28