TREND: The trend for May corn is revised to higher for now.
NONCOMMERCIAL OUTLOOK: Noncommercial corn traders held a net-long futures position of 312,342 contracts as of March 17 and were net-buyers of 54,561 contracts during the CFTC reporting period, as prices rallied on bullish influence from energy markets due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
COMMERCIAL OUTLOOK: Commercial corn traders held a net-short position of 255,623 contracts as of March 17 and were net-sellers of 46,441 contracts through the CFTC reporting period. The May 2026 contract is priced 10 1/2 cents lower than the July 2026 contract, narrowing (less carry) slightly through the week, but still among the highest degree of carry between the two contracts...
Commentary
Ethanol RINS Mixed, Ethanol Cash Prices Higher Friday
Ethanol RINS were mixed and ethanol cash prices were higher Friday. May corn closed down 4 1/2 cents per bushel at $4.65 1/2 and July closed down 4 cents per bushel at $4.76.
All 8 Retail Fertilizer Prices Higher, With 4 Up Significantly
Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher during the second week of March 2026. Prices for half of the fertilizers were up significantly, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. The increases come in the wake of