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Corn Futures

Editorial

Corn futures on CBOT are the benchmark corn contract within the CBOT grains complex, and a reference for agricultural futures education.

What it is

Corn futures on CBOT provide exchange-traded exposure to the corn benchmark. The contract is part of the CBOT grains complex alongside soybeans and wheat.

Contract-calendar mechanics

Corn trades in specific contract months, and the market rolls from one contract to the next as expiration approaches. Understanding the contract calendar and roll is part of basic grains literacy — see the corn contract months explainer.

Session context

Corn futures trade in defined sessions. Confirm the current trading hours, contract terms and holiday schedule on the official CME Group page before trading.

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