TREND: The trend in most active corn futures is considered sideways for now.
NONCOMMERCIAL OUTLOOK: Noncommercial corn traders held a net-long futures position of 137,595 contracts as of Nov. 3, net-sellers of 63,677 contracts as traders reduced their net-length from early September by 75% as of the most recent CFTC report.
COMMERCIAL OUTLOOK: Commercial corn traders held a net-short position of 137,516 contracts as of Nov. 3, and were net-buyers of 52,161 contracts through the CFTC reporting period. The December 2026 contract is priced 13 1/2 cents lower than the March 2027 contract, weakening (more carry) slightly through the week but in an overall strengthening trend since early August. National average corn basis firmed...
DTN's Daily Basis Comments
Corn Basis Stronger
Corn basis was stronger, while hard red winter wheat, spring wheat and soybean basis was steady Tuesday, and soft red winter wheat basis was weaker.