Bullish
USDA reports record-low wheat acreage, boosting futures prices.
In the past 24 hours, wheat futures have risen following the USDA's report of a record-low wheat acreage in the U.S. for 2026, with planted areas at 42.74 million acres, down 2.4% from March and 6% from 2025. This reduction, the lowest since records began in 1919, has provided support to wheat prices.
Key points
- USDA reports record-low wheat acreage, boosting futures prices.
- Exporters sold 100,000 metric tons of hard-red spring wheat to Nigeria for delivery in the 2026-2027 marketing year.
- Saudi Arabia issued a tender to purchase 655,000 metric tons of wheat.
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