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Hard Red Winter Wheat Jul '26 (KEN26)

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Hard Red Winter Wheat Futures Market News and Commentary

Wheat Close with Gains on Tuesday

The wheat complex was back in rally mode with gains across the three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were 5 to 8 cents higher on the session. KC HRW futures saw 7 ½ to 9 ¾ cent gains on the day. MPLS spring wheat was up 3 to 11 1/2 cents in the front months on Tuesday.

Crop Progress data showed the US spring wheat at 12% planted, matching the normal pace from the last 5 years. Emergence was pegged at 2%. 

The winter wheat crop was at 20% headed, which was 8 percentage points head of normal. Condition ratings dropped 4 percentage points to 30% gd/ex, with the Brugler500 index down 5 points to 290. An average of the main HRW states was rated at 253 on the Brugler500 index, the lowest since 2023, with SRW at 353. Kansas ratings were down another 20 points, with TX down 2 and CO dropping 7. 

May 26 CBOT Wheat  closed at $6.05, up 8 cents,

Jul 26 CBOT Wheat  closed at $6.12 3/4, up 6 3/4 cents,

May 26 KCBT Wheat  closed at $6.43 1/2, up 8 1/2 cents,<... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Hard Red Winter Wheat
Contract Size
5,000 bushels
Tick Size
1/4 cent per bushel ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
7:00p.m. - 7:45a.m. and 8:30a.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:15p.m.) (Sun-Fri) CST
Exchange
CBOT
Point Value
$50
Margin/Maintenance
$1,760/1,600
First Notice Date
06/30/26 (70 days)
Expiration Date
07/14/26 (84 days)

Seasonal Chart

Hard Red Winter Wheat Jul '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jul Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
125,335 (+8,294)
126,217 (+7,298)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
70,212 (-14,476)
67,104 (-14,006)
Producers - Long / Short
39,411 (+2,558)
112,363 (+2,497)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
76,637 (+1,340)
4,567 (+405)
Managed Money - Long / Short
63,863 (-12,688)
44,408 (-13,383)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
6,349 (-1,788)
22,696 (-623)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
598-6 +9.23%
on 04/10/26
663-0 -1.36%
on 04/16/26
+32-6 (+5.27%)
since 03/20/26
3-Month
547-6 +19.40%
on 01/23/26
663-0 -1.36%
on 04/16/26
+105-6 (+19.29%)
since 01/22/26
52-Week
527-6 +23.92%
on 10/14/25
663-0 -1.36%
on 04/16/26
+26-2 (+4.18%)
since 04/22/25

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Wheat Close with Gains on Tuesday

The wheat complex was back in rally mode with gains across the three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were 5 to 8 cents higher on the session. KC HRW futures saw 7 ½ to 9 ¾ cent gains on the day....

KEN26 : 654-0 (-0.27%)
KEK26 : 642-2 (-0.19%)
MWK26 : 6.6100 (-0.68%)
ZWK26 : 603-6 (-0.21%)
ZWN26 : 611-6 (-0.16%)
Corn Close with Gains on Tuesday

Corn futures closed the Tuesday trade with contracts 1 ½ to 3 cents higher on the session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales...

ZCZ26 : 483-2 (+0.31%)
ZCN26 : 463-6 (+0.38%)
ZCK26 : 455-4 (+0.39%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4295 (+0.60%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1751 (+0.54%)
Soybeans Follow Bean Oil Rally on Tuesday

Soybeans were in rally mode on Tuesday, with bean oil continuing to pull the market higher, up 6 ¾ to 9 1/4 cents on the beans. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 9 1/4 cents at $11.11...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1072 (+0.85%)
ZLN26 : 71.85 (+0.28%)
ZMN26 : 322.3 (+0.34%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9914 (+0.82%)
ZSX26 : 1172-2 (+0.49%)
ZSK26 : 1182-6 (+0.70%)
ZSN26 : 1199-2 (+0.76%)
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Corn Back to Higher Midday Trade

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 3 cent gains at the midday portion of the Tuesday session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private...

ZCZ26 : 483-2 (+0.31%)
ZCN26 : 463-6 (+0.38%)
ZCK26 : 455-4 (+0.39%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4295 (+0.60%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1751 (+0.54%)
Wheat Back to Stronger Trade on Tuesday

The wheat complex is trading with gains across the three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures are 4 to 5 cents in the green so far on the session. KC HRW futures are trading 6 to 7 cent gains on Tuesday....

KEN26 : 654-0 (-0.27%)
KEK26 : 642-2 (-0.19%)
MWK26 : 6.6100 (-0.68%)
ZWK26 : 603-6 (-0.21%)
ZWN26 : 611-6 (-0.16%)
Soybeans Posting Midday Gains Following Bean Oil Rally

Soybeans are rallying on Tuesday, with bean oil continuing to pull the market higher. Futures are up 9 to 11 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 9 3/4 cents at $11.11 1/4. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1072 (+0.85%)
ZLN26 : 71.85 (+0.28%)
ZMN26 : 322.3 (+0.34%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 10.9914 (+0.82%)
ZSX26 : 1172-2 (+0.49%)
ZSK26 : 1182-6 (+0.70%)
ZSN26 : 1199-2 (+0.76%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 677-2
2nd Resistance Point 667-2
1st Resistance Point 661-4
Last Price 654-0
1st Support Level 645-6
2nd Support Level 635-6
3rd Support Level 630-0

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52-Week High 663-0
Last Price 654-0
Fibonacci 61.8% 611-3
Fibonacci 50% 595-3
Fibonacci 38.2% 579-3
52-Week Low 527-6

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