Corn futures on CBOT closed nearly unchanged on May 14, 2026, edging 0.12% higher at $4.80‑¾ per bushel, highest since May 5.
Traders await outcomes of the U.S.–China summit in Beijing, where President Donald Trump seeks Chinese imports of U.S. corn, wheat, and DDGS.
Analysts do not expect new soybean purchases beyond the October deal, while the EIA reports U.S. ethanol output rose and inventories fell.