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Wheat Pushing Higher to Close the Week

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Wheat futures closed higher on March 27, 2026, with Kansas City HRW leading gains (6-7 cents) while Chicago SRW saw modest increases. Southern Plains dryness persists despite forecasted rains in SRW regions. U.S. wheat export commitments reached 24.252 million metric tons, up 15% year-over-year and nearing USDA’s annual projection. Algeria’s 690,000 MT purchase and strong French crop ratings (84% good/excellent) supported demand. Traders anticipate USDA’s March Planting Intentions report on March 31, projecting 44.79 million wheat acres—a 544,000-acre decline from 2025 if realized. May 2026 contracts showed gains: KC HRW at $6.33¼ (+6½¢), Minneapolis spring wheat at $6.48½ (+3½¢). Prices reflect tightening supply and export momentum. Dry conditions in key growing areas and robust global demand underpin the rally, though near-term rains may ease pressure on Soft Red Winter wheat.
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks Wheat Pushing Higher to Close the Week March 27, 2026 — 05:04 pm EDT Written by Austin Schroeder for Barchart-> The wheat complex is trading with strength on Friday. Chicago SRW futures is showing fractional gains on Friday. KC HRW futures are trading with 6 to 7 cent gains across the front months to lead the wheat charge. MPLS spring wheat is 3 to 4 cents higher at midday on Friday.Despite rains in the SRW country in the next week, the majority of the Southern Plains remain relatively dry via NOAA’s 7-day QPF. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis.

Weekly Export Sales from Thursday took the total wheat commitments to 24.252 MMT, up 15% from the same period last year. That is 99% of USDA’s export projection and near the 100% average sales pace. March Intentions data will be out on Tuesday, as traders are looking for 44.79 million acres of wheat this year, down 544,000 acres from a year ago if realized. Algeria purchased a total of an estimated 690,000 MT of wheat in a tender on Thursday. FranceAgriMer data showed the country’s winter wheat ratings at 84% good/excellent, matching the week prior’s rating. May 26 CBOT Wheat is at $6.05 1/4, up 1/4 cent,Jul 26 CBOT Wheat is at $6.16 1/2, up 3/4 cent,May 26 KCBT Wheat is at $6.33 1/4, up 6 1/2 cents,Jul 26 KCBT Wheat is at $6.48, up 6 3/4 cents,May 26 MIAX Wheat is at $6.48 1/2, up 3 1/2 cents,Jul 26 MIAX Wheat is at $6.62 3/4, up 3 1/2 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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